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44 Words Which Bear Repeating
To improve education nationwide, teachers and parents and community leaders must LISTEN to one another, RESPECT and TRUST one another. There's no room for arrogant leadership, paternalism, one-upmanship or power plays if we're going to serve the best interests of all of America's children.
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A Former Teacher and Principal Welcomes Music Integration
Music Integration, in collaboration with the school's music teacher and music classes, can elevate the role of music in 21st century education as well as have a direct impact upon the emotional, intellectual and cultural development of our youngsters.
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Breaking the Barrier of Distrust
Our school developed a reputation in the 1970s and 1980s as a school where teachers truly listened to parents and parents reciprocated—where the level of trust spiraled upwards and developed its own momentum.
It wasn’t always that way!
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RANDOM THOUGHTS: on Educational Reform
Teaching may be one's chosen profession but it is by no means an easy one! Supporting our teachers is imperative so they are able to do their very best for our kids. They need our encouragement, better working conditions and opportunities to develop themselves into the best they can be in their chosen profession.
Only then will ongoing Educational Improvement become more than jargon!
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Slowly/Slowly: A Gift of Time
What does the SLOWLY/SLOWLY mode have to do with schooling? Reflecting upon my 45+ years working with youngsters, I recognize now, more than ever before, that SLOWLY/SLOWLY is not only my mode of operation but a normal mode of operation for many more kids than we may have recognized.
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