Get to Know the “New” Guy
Pat Rowan I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… I am not Ward, nor will I attempt to be Ward. I have learned many valuable lessons from Ward over the past 24 years and appreciate the working relationship and friendship we have cultivated over the years, but at the end of the day, […]
Methods for Tracking Behavior Change in Students
Nothing lights up a classroom like a student discovering they can do something they did not think they could. Witnessing student achievement is a reason why teachers show up every day. This is not only true for academic achievements but with social emotional learning as well. Student behavior contributes to educational success. Cultivating positive student […]
How Schools Can Meet Their Decarbonization Goals
The central purpose of a school is to educate young people and power their potential for future success. In a warming world, this includes building sustainable schools. According to the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, the average school carbon footprint is 9.4 metric tons annually. Reducing the carbon footprint of schools is a step […]
Building a Better World: Ideas for Civic Engagement
Every student is a part of a community. They are members of their classroom and school communities and their sports, church or art communities. Students are citizens of their towns, cities, states and country as well as the global community. Students want to not only belong to these communities but also feel they can have […]
The Importance of a School Outreach Program
Teachers are the core of any education system. Their work in the classroom and the relationships they forge with their students impacts the future of society. Supporting the education of young people though does not fall solely on teachers’ shoulders. The resources of a wider community can also make an impact. A school outreach program […]
Teaching Water Conservation
Our water supply supports life on this planet, yet water supply challenges abound. This ever- important resource is threatened by overuse, pollution and climate change stressors. One way to mitigate these threats is through effective education for water conservation and pollution prevention programs. It is possible to inspire tomorrow’s leaders to not only take care […]
Empowering Students to Become Global Citizens
Today’s students live in a world more connected and integrated than at any other time in human history. That’s a big deal. It affects how students live, play and, yes, get educated. As members of smaller communities within this larger global context, students need to be empowered to open their learning lens to new perspectives. […]
Focusing on Future Ready Skills
Teachers dream big for their students. They want them to succeed, not just in the classroom but in their future lives too. But how are schools preparing students for the future? The ways we work, connect, and live in the future will be shaped by technologies and events that will resonate globally. No one can […]