Moore’s Law tells us that the speed of change is increasing in pace and volume. Children are best prepared for Moore when they are secure in foundational educational skills. Continue reading
If you want parrots, teach birds not children
The school board room is the new battleground for determining if we raise children to be independent and informed thinkers or parrots of restrictive adults. Continue reading
Celebrate All Who Go To State; There Are More Than You Think
State-level competition is more than athletics. Kids in our school go to state in theater, art, music, DECA, forensics, and more. We celebrate every student who works hard for a trip to state and the opportunity to have their moment and memory. Continue reading
Nurture the talent and unload the untalented
Terminating employment for inefficiency is rarely done in public education. Instead we annually assign needy children to untalented teachers. Grow their talent or cut them loose! Continue reading
When Labels and Data Contradict
When labels for student assessment do not match statistical truth, we create a false sense of educational security. More to the point, our falsity ignores the needs of non-proficient students. We have work to do. Continue reading