Published in EduCreation·Feb 24Member-onlyFrom Gatekeepers to FacilitatorsIn today’s rapidly changing world, it’s more important than ever to be ready for the unexpected. As teachers, we frequently say that we are preparing students for the 21st-century, as if we are forgetting that we are already several decades into it. The skills required for the time we are…Teaching4 min readTeaching4 min read
Feb 18Member-onlyCreating a Democratic ClassroomIn a classroom of the 21st century, educators look for ways to foster a democratic atmosphere where students can freely express themselves and enjoy the learning process. The emphasis in a democratic classroom is on student collaboration rather than rivalry. A democratic classroom is demonstrated at The Pearl Remote Democratic…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Feb 12Member-onlyTransforming Assessment: Embracing a Student-Centered Approach to Grading“If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.” Sir Ken Robinson Grades and traditional assessment forms have been a staple in education for decades. However, as the quote above highlights, we must reassess our methods of measuring student performance and growth, and explore alternative…Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Feb 8Member-onlyUnleashing the Power of Passion: The Benefits of a Democratic Classroom ExperienceThe world has changed tremendously, and with each passing day, the traditional classroom learning model is becoming increasingly irrelevant. In place of the antiquated educational system, innovative approaches to education, ones that prioritize student autonomy and give young people the tools they need to navigate the 21st century, must be…Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Feb 4Member-onlyEmpower Your Child’s Future: Discover the Benefits of Democratic EducationDemocratic education is an empowering, engaging approach to teaching that puts the power and decision-making into the hands of the students. Democratic education differs from the traditional, mainstream system in that democratic education focuses on self-determination, holistic assessment, and community building. Democratic education can offer unforgettable learning experiences with numerous…Education2 min readEducation2 min read
Published in The Faculty·Aug 8, 2022Member-onlyReframing the Learning Loss ConversationAs we prepare for the 2022–2023 school year, many school administrators, parents, and teachers are still worked up about the reported learning loss that occurred because of the pandemic. These worries are based on test scores and student progress in a narrow, structured curriculum. I find it interesting that many…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Published in The Narrative·Aug 22, 2021Member-onlyFatal CelebrationI’m not religious, but when you live in New Mexico and have a child, there’s an expectation that you’ll participate in holiday festivities. When I protested, my friends asked me to share how I spent Christmas as a child in Ohio. I had to admit it was lovely. I shared…Mwc Death10 min readMwc Death10 min read
Published in The Faculty·Oct 5, 2020Member-onlyTeaching to the Test Harms StudentsAnd we don’t want a society with standardized minds — Standardized tests are only useful for measuring standardized minds. However, humans are not standardized, nor do we want them to be. If you think about it, pressuring students to do well on standardized tests is a strange way to measure success. Why would we want everyone to learn the same…Education6 min readEducation6 min read
Published in The Faculty·Sep 14, 2020Member-onlyYouth Want a Democratic EducationWhy do adults fear it? — “We need to rebuild our schools from the ground up with the democratic classroom in mind. This would increase the positive outcomes of education for everyone and create the world leaders that we need to solve global problems such as climate change” — High School student I’ve been researching and…Education9 min readEducation9 min read
Published in P.S. I Love You·Jul 26, 2020Member-onlyThe Mystical DrummerPoetry — Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
