I sat with forty-three grade 12 students two days ago to ask them what really makes a difference in their learning. These four ideas repeated themselves in slightly different […]
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I was recently tagged in a post called, “Ten Reasons Middle Schoolers Don’t Need Social Media” based on a post in Psychology Today and asked about my thoughts. The post was
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I had the honour of keynoting the #iEngageMidWest conference this past weekend in Chicago. It was a wonderful day co-organized by Berwyn South & West 40 ISC. AND it was
In light of the recent breach of data by Facebook, several people have asked me if I am still on Facebook or if I have changed my stance on social
Several years ago, I was a part of a community network of parents who brought Barbara Coloroso to our school community to talk about parenting from her book, “Kids are
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I just came back from Spring Cue in Palm Springs. While I have so much to reflect on about my experience, I really wanted to jot down my thoughts on
Sometimes, I use my blog as a space to reflect on what I experience in order to make sense of it. This is one of those times. I have been
Last week I had the honour of being involved in a Mental Health Summit which was organized by Lisa Craveiro and the Jack.org committee at my school, along with Natalie
About a month ago, we got an extra-large chess game in our Library Learning Commons. It currently sits on the floor while we await the Woodworking class to make us
Today I think of love amidst red and pink flowers candy-grams and romantic gestures Today I think of those who feel unlovable, shunned and alone. and those whose homes are
