Key takeaways from this international conference in DC A Taste of Home transplanted in a new city w/ a smaller mix of people When I lived in the UK I had the pleasure of attending the Festival of Education at Wellington College at least 3 times- each time the experience revitalized my teaching practice allowingContinue reading “Festival of Education, USA October 2026”
Category Archives: social change
First Times + 4 Wins
Travelling to DC with 23 5th graders There is nothing quite like experiencing travel through the eyes of a child who had never before been on a plane let alone maybe has never been away from home for an overnight. This weekend I have the pleasure of taking 23 5th graders with 4 amazing chaperonesContinue reading “First Times + 4 Wins”
Reflection on the Decay of the Social Fabric
It used to be our society received common inputs of current events spanning political, social and beyond- I have not so fond memories of reading the backside of the printed newspaper at the breakfast table when I was younger. My parents would get the LA Times and my dad would read one section, mom theContinue reading “Reflection on the Decay of the Social Fabric”
Alas- Mastery Based Grading is Back!
We are in 2024 and just a couple of days ago- 2April24 editor Jeffrey R. Young published an article in EdSurge titled- Is it Time for a National Conversation about Eliminating Letter Grades. This topic has been part of my own career journey for the last 30 years- I remember a university professor in myContinue reading “Alas- Mastery Based Grading is Back!”
The Power of Collective Vision
Recently I was asked a few questions about my thoughts in relation to student success, the changing landscape of schooling and bringing together multiple stakeholders effectively. After writing my responses to these questions I thought that they may benefit for others to have access- perhaps to create a DIALOGUE or sharing of effective practices. CurrentlyContinue reading “The Power of Collective Vision”
CTL Academy 2023-24 as ‘GREAT’
To become GREAT we need a collective mindset. As senior coach I have compiled a collection of readings to help build this common mantra. Below is a set of links to check out and come August we will have a launch plan! Keep in mind CTL Academy is building on our past themes of UBUNTUContinue reading “CTL Academy 2023-24 as ‘GREAT’”
Enough is Enough
We are in the second fifth of the 21st century yet many places are still educating as if we are in the 19th and 20th centuries. Why do the youth of today experience the same stress and ‘rat race’ we as parents once went through knowing that their future is extremely different with many moreContinue reading “Enough is Enough”
Self Directed Learning and Taking Risks
The balance between having a school day, after school period and holiday time being fully planned for learners and our own children can at times interfere with their own development in building agency, creativity and taking risks. I came across this article that described the importance of kids having time of their own to getContinue reading “Self Directed Learning and Taking Risks”
Should a school visit feel similar to visiting a ‘5 star resort’ without the massages, cleaning and restaurant service?
On a recent brick and mortar school visit where I served as a cover teacher I had this realization about our expectations from a 5 star resort experience and wondered why they would not be the same in a school setting? More specifically how often does one enter a school and is greeted by aContinue reading “Should a school visit feel similar to visiting a ‘5 star resort’ without the massages, cleaning and restaurant service?”
Transforming a school one step at a time….
Blog 3 CTL Academy For the last year and a half I have been in conversation with Dr. Agodi Alagbe about her school in Abuja, Nigeria. She shared that her school serves pre-school- 12th grade and has about 100 students total. Her ultimate goals are to prepare her students to be ready for university anyContinue reading “Transforming a school one step at a time….”
