March 6, 2024 Imagine a classroom that changes and grows to match what students hope for and need, rather than staying the same all the time. This idea might sound
February 16, 2024 Life is a dance of opposites, each necessary to the other. —David Orr In the late nineteenth century, French writer and scholar Georges Polti wrote that all
February 14, 2024 The introduction of Agile into elementary classrooms is significantly reshaping the learning experience. This shift marks a departure from the traditional educational model characterized by its rigid
February 12, 2024 Noting the constraints imposed by Advanced Placement (AP) programs and the potential for a more creative curriculum, independent schools are increasingly opting to eliminate or significantly reduce
Published in The Puzzle (Carney Sandoe & Associates) January 2021 January 24, 2024 As student, teacher, administrator, parent, and trustee, I have spent a lifetime in independent schools. I have
January 10, 2024 The educational landscape is witnessing a significant paradigm shift, moving away from its traditionally rigid structure to a more fluid and dynamic approach. At the heart of
January 8, 2024 Thinking of writing a book? Our current book, 21 Visual Thinking Tools for the Classroom: Developing Real-World Problem Solvers in Grades 5-10, is designed to specifically help
January 2, 2024 Collaboration. It’s an educational buzzword tossed around with the ease of confetti at a graduation ceremony. “Group projects!” we cheer, expecting instant synergy and innovation. But is
On November 28, I attended a truly excellent webinar conversation with Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, hosted by Intrepid Ed News and OESIS. Once again, I was struck by the response
November 20, 2023 When I was growing up, in the nineties, schools had computer labs: rooms tricked out with candy-colored machines where teachers sent us weekly to learn how to
November 13, 2023 [Second in a series: Beyond PBL; go to Part 1] In case you missed it, fungi are pretty smart. Research reveals fungi, like mushrooms, as being closer
November 10, 2023 Since the release of ChatGPT just under a year ago, educators everywhere have been in a state of panic. This has primarily been because of concerns over