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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]