July 7, 2021 & May 24, 2023 The idea that a teacher today is a ‘guide on the side’ is now hardwired into nearly every conversation about the future of
May 22, 2023 “My child is bored in 6th-grade math and I would like them to take Algebra I over the summer.” This is a request that I have heard
May 18, 2023 What can our students learn from stories that reflect diverse cultural worldviews about human behavior and lived experiences? Fables and myths are two ways that people have
May 17, 2023 My experience at Vermont Academy (V.A.) has been primarily focused on connection. I wasn’t thriving in my previous academic environment, and connections with my teachers and peers
May 16, 2023 In a country where self-serve businesses seem a fitting symbol for a pervasive approach to life, I’m not surprised that I get a lot of criticism for
May 9, 2023 “If there is a meaning in life at all, then there must be a meaning in suffering. Suffering is an ineradicable part of life, even as fate
May 8, 2023 Growing up in rural Vermont, I have had the opportunity to be a part of many different and unique education systems ranging from Waldorf and outdoor programs
May 4, 2023 Are you constantly plagued with a lack of motivation? Do you find yourself scrolling through Tik Tok instead of through your extensive list of assignments? Have you
May 2, 2023 What does it mean for humans to write? Let’s start with this assumption: At the very least, if ChatGPT can write essays, then we probably shouldn’t be
May 1, 2023 Those who “believe” they have the answers to present urgencies are terribly dangerous. —Donna Haraway When we try to solve problems, when we see ourselves as change-makers,