Schools in a Time of ChaosSchools in a Time of Chaos
(Note: I originally wrote this in July, 2016. I wish I could say that we’d evolved since then into a much more sane, loving, enlightened, literate, just society. But as
Category: On My Mind
More on Stories, More on “Goods”More on Stories, More on “Goods”
I’ve been thinking more about story since writing this recent post, and I’ve come across some more reading and thinking that I’m trying to make sense of. (If you haven’t
On Power and Climate ChangeOn Power and Climate Change
At some point in the last couple of months, someone recommended that I read Seth Kreisberg’s 1992 book Transforming Power: Domination, Empowerment, and Education. To whomever that person is, sincere
School as FictionSchool as Fiction
I’ve been expending a lot of bandwidth lately reading and thinking about the meta story of school, not just the history of the system and of pedagogy, but, more specifically,
A New PhaseA New Phase
When Bruce Dixon and I started Modern Learners six years ago, we had two aspirations. First, to help people, teachers, parents, and policy makers, better understand the ways in which
On Telling TruthsOn Telling Truths
So, it’s been a while. For someone who has had a blog for almost 20 years in one form or another, I’m wondering what happened last year. Started off with
Announcing: The Schools of Modern Learning AuditAnnouncing: The Schools of Modern Learning Audit
So today, my team and I at Modern Learners are excited to release our “10 Principles for Schools of Modern Learning Audit.” It’s a 5-7 minute survey tool that we’ve
Healthy Discomfort?Healthy Discomfort?
I realized the other day that I live in an almost constant state of discomfort. Not a physical or mental discomfort; my life humbles me. It’s an intellectual discomfort that
“C” is for Coping“C” is for Coping
Stat of the Day: 77% of 14 to 29 year olds said they or someone close to them had suffered from mental health issues. 77%. And the #1 issue for
Grades are a ChoiceGrades are a Choice
Grades matter for one reason only: Because we let them. Lots of kids get high school diplomas without grades. Lots of kids learn lots of stuff without grades. (Adults, too.)