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Drop Down Thinking
She began by mentioning that there seem to be many people, especially today's younger population, who seem to lack any notion of a creative way of thinking. That is, she recognized that many kids nowadays are being taught what to think, as opposed to how to think, which seems to be giving rise to a population of people who seem to struggle when problem solving alone, and sometimes even in groups. I was very excited that... A Rainforest Brain in a Sea of Standardization
The article in ODE was a source of optimism for me. Thomas argues that rather than focusing on the stigmas of psychological or... The Homeschooling Disclaimer
Each time I criticize the American public school paradigm or talk about homeschooling, I always feel like I have to preface it with a disclaimer about how much I support teachers, public schools that work, etc. But this little disclaimer feels so hollow; I've encountered just as many awful teachers as I've encountered amazing ones, when I add them... The kind of mayoral engagement we can celebrate
Imagine a mayor who calls together all department heads to sit in a circle with leading educators, youth, and parents every other week to sort out how to increase each young citizens sense of belonging, their rootedness to the city, and how the city can bring its resources to bear in service of the best learning available.
Sound crazy? Impossible? In March,... Civil Rights Framework
I just had my spring break at Green Mountain College (GMC), and instead of going out, I stayed on campus. It was a rejuvenating experience, as it allowed me to focus on my work (and get crucial experience on the campus farm, Cerridwen). For my Voices of Community writing seminar this semester, I am working on a ten-page paper on a community and an issue it faces. This is the first paper I have written of that length. The community I have chosen is the higher education community. My thesis is, broadly, as follows:
*In recent times, college has come to be seen as an economic venture, with the end result being access to current, high paying jobs, and a boost for the economy.... YES! Magazine & YES! For Teachers
Posted on Jun 21, 2010 - 04:28 PM by Shawn Strader in Op-Education
Yesterday afternoon, I had a conversation with a rather pleasant woman named June about our nation's current population of youth, and the ways in which our youth seems to process thoughts. June provoked the conversation after we had discussed that I study philosophy at ASU.She began by mentioning that there seem to be many people, especially today's younger population, who seem to lack any notion of a creative way of thinking. That is, she recognized that many kids nowadays are being taught what to think, as opposed to how to think, which seems to be giving rise to a population of people who seem to struggle when problem solving alone, and sometimes even in groups. I was very excited that... A Rainforest Brain in a Sea of Standardization
Posted on Aug 05, 2010 - 09:56 PM by Zuleka Irvin in Op-Education
I read two articles today that lifted and sank my heart. The first was an article in ODE Magazine ("for intelligent optimists") written by Thomas Armstrong. It was an excerpt from his book, "Neurodiversity: Exploring the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Brain Differences." The second was an education article by Our Weekly, a newspaper about current events in the African American community that circulates in my town. The title of that article is, "California's Education Transformation: New standards, programs, and funds introduced."
The article in ODE was a source of optimism for me. Thomas argues that rather than focusing on the stigmas of psychological or... The Homeschooling Disclaimer
Posted on Oct 22, 2010 - 10:08 AM by Sara Schmidt in Uncharted Parenting
Why is it that when we criticize the government or welfare programs, immigration policies, health care, or any of its other arms, it's considered valid--but when we move toward criticizing education, it's either A. taboo, something that's too sacred to dissect, or B. something that should be blamed on the children and their "lack of motivation"?Each time I criticize the American public school paradigm or talk about homeschooling, I always feel like I have to preface it with a disclaimer about how much I support teachers, public schools that work, etc. But this little disclaimer feels so hollow; I've encountered just as many awful teachers as I've encountered amazing ones, when I add them... The kind of mayoral engagement we can celebrate
Posted on Nov 30, 2010 - 02:39 PM by Scott Nine in The Landscape
Imagine a small city of 200,000 people whose mayor has earned the trust, partnership, and respect of its educators (both public and private), business leaders, youth, and parents. A mayor whose calendar reflects a real commitment to an honest conversation about ways the entire city can become a school - in the best use of the word.Imagine a mayor who calls together all department heads to sit in a circle with leading educators, youth, and parents every other week to sort out how to increase each young citizens sense of belonging, their rootedness to the city, and how the city can bring its resources to bear in service of the best learning available.
Sound crazy? Impossible? In March,... Civil Rights Framework
Posted on Dec 20, 2010 - 09:35 AM by Shawn Strader in Resources
Teacher Activist GroupsPosted on Jan 06, 2011 - 10:28 AM by Scott Nine in Resources
Making Changes & Need Your Suggestions. Thanks!Posted on Mar 14, 2011 - 11:25 AM by Zuleka Irvin in Op-Education
Hello folks,I just had my spring break at Green Mountain College (GMC), and instead of going out, I stayed on campus. It was a rejuvenating experience, as it allowed me to focus on my work (and get crucial experience on the campus farm, Cerridwen). For my Voices of Community writing seminar this semester, I am working on a ten-page paper on a community and an issue it faces. This is the first paper I have written of that length. The community I have chosen is the higher education community. My thesis is, broadly, as follows:
*In recent times, college has come to be seen as an economic venture, with the end result being access to current, high paying jobs, and a boost for the economy.... YES! Magazine & YES! For Teachers
Posted on Aug 27, 2011 - 05:27 PM by Shawn Strader in Resources
Learning MattersPosted on Sep 12, 2011 - 07:29 PM by Shawn Strader in Resources