Could we be doing more harm than good? Saying that our standardized testing system is flawed is akin to saying bad things happen. People shrug it off and continue on with their lives. After all, local, state, and federal funding is often tied to these results; schools are praised or shuttered based on these results, […]
Category: Misc.
Where is the Push to Make the Internet a Utility?
Why is guaranteeing the Internet in every home not a priority? School is back and with it is distance learning (everyone’s favorite educational term of 2020). While some schools have resumed in person sessions, many are utilizing a blended or a completely remote model. That is to say nothing of higher education and their massive […]
The National Praise and Scorn of Teachers in the World of COVID-19
How did teachers go from heroes to being the target of criticism in the span of six months? At the beginning of the spring when most of the nation began moving into various forms of lockdown and shelter in place orders, the country seemed to truly understand the importance of teachers. News outlets, social media, […]
Summer Schooling and the Critical Role of Parents
Even though the school year is over, this summer it is crucial that parents continue instruction to lessen the COVID-slide. As families around the country rejoice that school and distance learning are finally over and summer is here, it is important to understand that this summer is not like your typical summer. No, I am […]
VR as the Future of Education?
With distance learning giving us a taste of the future, what will the future of education actually look like? With the school year winding down, and districts everywhere attempting to plan for what next school year will look like, it may be a good time to think about what the future of education will be. […]
3 Key Takeaways from Distance Learning in the Hopes of Improving It
It is important to reflect on the experience of Distance Learning so that we can improve it moving forward. As the school year winds down across the country, it is time (especially this year) to celebrate all of the accomplishments of the year and then to take a deep breath and reflect. It is no […]
George Floyd, Protests, and Teaching the Uncomfortable Topics.
It is crucial that we educate our students about all matters, especially those that impact our world. I should start off by making it clear that I am a white male. That statement is much more than just identifying my demographic information, it is also telling of what I have experienced, or, more importantly, what […]
The False Focus on the Future of Education
Are those in charge looking too far ahead? I love alliteration as much as I love considering what is coming next, but something about the current state of educational futurism has me feeling uneasy. Currently in New York State there is a committee assembled to “Reimagine Education” called the Reimagine Education Advisory Council (aptly named […]
Is Distance Learning Working?
Is this the future of education? I had previously written about the monumental achievement of porting traditional classroom instruction to distance learning (read about it here), but now that we are weeks and months into this new normal, it is time to ask is it working? Here in New York, Governor Cuomo seems to feel […]
Teacher Appreciation Day
It should be more than once a year, but let’s get it right today. Teaching is a terribly difficult job. Teaching is also a terribly rewarding job, but intrinsically so. Teachers do not receive accolades or gifts or bonuses or even respect as professionals (typically). Teachers also rarely get the one thing that is so […]