Posted in Reading and Literacy on Sep 18th, 2009 No Comments »
I’d like to introduce a new buzzword for educators: let’s strive for “sustainable learning” in our schools. For too long, our schools have driven curriculum around student test performance and rigid testing requirements have frustrated our teachers. Yes, we need to measure the success of student learning so that we don’t leave any kids behind. But [...]
Posted in Bagpiping, General Thoughts on Sep 11th, 2009 No Comments »
I’d like to share an experience I had five years ago.
September 13, 2004
This last weekend I flew from Boston to Pittsburgh (via Washington D.C.) to compete in the bagpipe events at the Ligonier Highland Games. When I arrived in Pittsburgh, I learned United had lost my garment bag – the one holding my carefully packed [...]
Posted in General Thoughts, Reading and Literacy on Sep 10th, 2009 No Comments »
I’ve been very fortunate these last several months to get to know author and illustrator Peter Reynolds, his family, his bookstore The Blue Bunny, and his magicilicious company Fablevision.
I’m writing this on the eve of September 11th. I have a remembrance I want to share about 9/11 from several years ago. But that’s tomorrow’s post. I [...]