“If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve.” — Dylan Wiliam NOTE:… Continue Reading →
Tag: educational change
I realize it is summer but some educators are have been reflecting on their current classroom set up or changes they have recently made to decide on what their classroom will look like next year. I recently read a couple… Continue Reading →
This is a post in which I am sort of “thinking out loud” so I would love your thoughts. I went for breakfast with a great critical friend of mine, Brian Kuhn, a few weeks ago. Brian is the CIO… Continue Reading →
As we near July 1 and have the opportunity to join millions of Canadians celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, I cannot help but think about those who will not exactly be celebrating the past 150 years. I am a settler of… Continue Reading →
Read More Reconsidering the ‘Celebration’ of Canada’s 150 Years
As we near the end of March, many schools have moved into the final term of the year and this often leads to discussions about awards ceremonies in schools. I recently had the honour of travelling to Red Deer, Alberta… Continue Reading →
It is no secret that I have concerns with the focus on awards in schools. For the past 9 years, I have been privileged to work as a principal in two different school communities who have both moved away from… Continue Reading →
Read More 10 Secrets to Raising an Award-Winning Student (a slightly cynical post)
I continue to hear how certain educational practices are harmful to kids. Things like homework, desks in rows, multiple choice questions, worksheets, and tests are stated as being “toxic” and…
Read More The Problem With Black & White Statements in Education
Many teachers have the following one rule in their classroom: respect. Often it is expanded into respect for yourself, respect for others, respect for property. Respect is a quality that…
Yesterday, I wrote a short post asking a question about change, and the response was overwhelming. If you have not read the comments in the entirety, there are some fantastic…