The word impossible written on a chalkboard with a heart drawn around possible
08/29/2017 |

On Student Resiliency

How do we build resilient students? This post draws inspiration from a book that, while about public school students, has lessons applicable to independent schools.

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Ted Sizer headshot in front of a chalkboard
08/18/2017 |

What Would Ted Do?

With the Coalition of Essential Schools disbanding back in March, the lessons of Ted Sizer, its founder and a key player in education reform, are ones that now, more than ever, should be practiced in our schools.

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Covers of Thoreau books
07/27/2017 |

Thoreau on Education

We tend to forget that Henry David Thoreau had very strong opinions about education and the manner in which students acquire knowledge. As his 200th birthday is upon us, let's take a look at how his teachings match with current educational trends.

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