“We have such a brief opportunity to pass on to our children our love for this Earth, and to tell our stories.These are the moments when the world is made whole.” Richard Louv In the past year, we built a… Continue Reading
We are faced with challenges every day. We also faced with a choice of how we respond to these challenges. Today I had a slap in the face reminder of how, even when faced with the worst hand a parent… Continue Reading
I was recently asked by educator Larry Ferlazzo to share my views on awards ceremonies as part of his article on Ideas for The Last Two Weeks of School. Here are my thoughts: The final few weeks of school are… Continue Reading
One of the key things I have learned from my wife, as well as some staff members, is that it is often more about listening than it is about problem-solving. Although there are many times when a problem needs to… Continue Reading
Chris Kennedy and I are excited to host an upcoming Twitter chat with BC educational leaders and authors Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser. The chat will focus on key areas from their latest book “Spirals of Inquiry” (see below) and… Continue Reading
This post stems from a personal experience and is NOT a criticism of parenting but merely a way to express my concern for the structural and societal pressures many North American parents face. Medications are a necessity for some children… Continue Reading
Kids need movement. We all need movement. Recess is a need. PE is a need. Energy breaks are necessary. If I am in a longer session and I need to move, I get up and take a break. I bounce… Continue Reading
Sharing who we are and letting people in are so important to building trusting relationships with students, staff, family, and the community. Yesterday, I was in my office gathering some things together after the bell had gone, when a kindergarten… Continue Reading
This morning I had one of those moments that make me so proud to be part of Kent School. I have written about the passion and effort our staff put in to developing confidence and a love of reading in… Continue Reading
As “anti-bullying day” approaches again this year, I get questions as to what we will be doing as a school for this one day event. My response has been, “As a school, we will continue to do what we do… Continue Reading