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!”
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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’”
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?”
Fitness Different Than PE
One of the things I appreciate about @CTL Academy under the direction of Dr. @agodialagbe is their bell schedule and the inclusion of both physical education and fitness. The distinction between the two is that physical education is taught by an experienced PE teacher and fitness is included as part of the whole school practice.Continue reading “Fitness Different Than PE”
First Day of School 22/23 in Abuja, Nigeria
The journey of one school’s transformation from a traditional school to embracing change and demonstrating thinking differently about a new year with a challenging start.
My 11 year old’s first day at her new school-almost like a continuation school
When I walked my daughter in to school today I could not help but to feel that I am walking in to a high functioning continuation school in Los Angeles. Albeit there are differences but more importantly are the opportunities that can take place in sharing common ground in the models. Continuation schools in LosContinue reading “My 11 year old’s first day at her new school-almost like a continuation school”
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