Over the course of the month of December, I begin to realize the calendar year is coming to a close and I become rather contemplative around the transition. I love to
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Changemaking, even when the star doesn’t shine
In LearnForward, we use this made-up word to describe the journey when all things harmonize and a child is able to step outside of themselves and serve the greater good: changemaking.
Words we Need to Hear!
Over the past weekend, we followed our 16-year-old daughter's provincial volleyball tournament via text updates. She was far away. We had commitments and couldn't go. We sent our hearts with her and texted.
Creativity Goes Collaborative
You'll never believe what happened this week! The Christmas Concert Was Saved! I know, I know! It sounds like a children's book. But, it really happened at our school and it is
Four Beliefs about Creative Thinking
Einstein quipped, Creativity is intelligence having fun!Let's have fun with four ideas about creativity together! 1. Creative thought shifts throughout the development of a child. it is easiest to see playful
Thinking Critically…All the Way to Disneyland!
All children need to be thoughtful and critically-minded. I know I believe it deeply when I take it this far...During the 3rd week of the teachers' job action in September,
As a child, I believed in wishes and fairies and birthday candles and belief rolled into faith in bigger things. But, something deeply significant lives inside a child's imagination, meaning-making,
This week a friend posted the question, "What do you crave?" As you know, I love great questions and I really stopped to think. What is it that I crave?
“The Journey” is Transforming Education
How can I begin to articulate the heart of LearnForward? A faith journey. My own faith journey.If you've only known me for a year or two, it might be difficult
7 Steps of Adaptation in Schools
October is a month of abundance! I am resisting my normal fall gloom due to the shorter days and the winter spanning before me. I am finding joy in the