Back in the late 1960s, many schools explored the concept of “open classrooms.” According to a recent article in the Hechinger Report, a similar idea is now making a comeback … primarily from “a desire to create a collaboration-minded workforce that will thrive in the open office spaces being built by companies such as Google and Facebook” (Iasevoli, 2019). Revisiting and expanding Herbert Kohl’s ideas (Kohl, 1970) is an interesting concept. Was Kohl was simply ahead of his time?
Redefining Roles
Posted on June 28, 2019 Written by
Working to update perceptions on the role of teachers is a significant task. This article in Edutopia takes a closer look, and offers educational leaders some suggestions on making the process more effective.
The Danger of Data!
Posted on June 19, 2019 Written by
Accurate data provides the foundation for meaningful change. But it’s even more vital to understand how to read and apply data! Peter DeWitt provides an excellent example of this in an article about Growth vs. Fixed Mindset, and why John Hattie’s rating of .19 does not mean that Carol Dweck’s work isn’t valid. Mastering this concept is essential to avoid making poor decisions or recommendations.
A Big Mistake
Posted on June 14, 2019 Written by
What is the biggest mistake that administrators make? In this article from Education Week, several national recognized administrators respond. While there were several excellent ideas, my biggest take-away was Amy Fast’s warning about the danger of “putting tasks before people.”