The piece below is taken from brainpickings.org (May 6, 2012) and it is about a book written by James Webb Young in 1939 entitled, “A Technique for Producing Ideas.” In an era of high speed communication and powerful technology, the wisdom Read More »
April 20, 2012 From the NYT Opinion Page By CLAIRE NEEDELL HOLLANDER FRANZ KAFKA wrote that “a book must be the ax for the frozen sea inside us.” I once shared this quotation with a class of seventh graders, and Read More »
There has been a growing concern for the social and emotional impact schools have on our children. Most recently, anti-bullying legislation has required that educational communities develop clear and consistent policies for how harassment and bullying issues are addressed and Read More »
The Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy sponsored a forum on February 28 that focused on a case study illuminating the challenges and learning that occurred as a result of Labor-Management-Community Collaboration efforts in the Springfield Public Schools. Springfield Read More »
The new Massachusetts Educator Evaluation Framework presents educational leaders with both a challenge and an opportunity. This system places student learning at the center of the process and is designed to ensure that every child is taught by an effective Read More »
Democracy, Public Education and Habits of the Heart: Teaching and Leading in Courageous Schools A conversation with Parker J. Palmer March 28, 2012, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA Participate in a morning of reflection and conversation for educators Read More »