Moments Like This…
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
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Creating the Conditions: A Love of Reading
This is the second part of a series on motivation called “Creating the Conditions”. For part one on student discipline, click here. No charts. No stickers. No pizza parties. No awards. No certificates…. and LOTS of reading! Following the post by… Continue Reading
Goal One: To Read More Children’s Books
In the past year, the staff of Kent School have had some inspiring conversations and professional learning opportunities (stemmed from professional autonomy and inquiry) around helping students to develop a love of reading based on Steven Layne’s book “Igniting a… Continue Reading
Standardized Testing: A Parent Voice
I am pleased to have Sheila Stewart as a guest writer. I have been introduced to Sheila’s passion around education through Twitter and although Sheila is from Ontario, her thoughts on technology, standardized testing, and learning reach far beyond that… Continue Reading