A Blog Series with Karine & Jeff Karine Veldhoen of Learn Forward Jeff Thomlinson of Take a Breath for Schools How do you feel when you walk into a meeting
Belonging
Empower Your Team through Crisis
Intense experiences must become our teachers. In an organization, every critical incident, crisis, or 'situation' is worthy of review and learning. The After Action Review (AAR) is the tool. What
Design the most significant hour of the month for thriving: the team meeting.Make your team meetings dynamic and inspiring!My Design StoryWhen I was first hired as Chief Learning Officer, I
This Year’s Best Book and 4 Ideas Worth Taking into 2022
What matters most is moving from a ‘believer’ to a ‘builder’ for the sake of equity! The 2021 Learn Forward™ standout EdLeadership book: Dolly Chugh’s The Person You Mean to Be.
We're reflecting on the possibility of the season with Mr. Jeff Harshad Thomlinson, co-founder of Take a Breath for Schools, yogi, spiritual seeker, mentor, and friend. Ultimately, this is an East-meets-West
After we pontificated about education for hours over 4pm decaf coffees, one of my long-time colleagues stood at the door and opined about the following:EgoJudgmentControl“Ego, judgment, control,” she cautioned, ”Those
The sweet smell of tomatoes on my fingers is the fragrance of summer. Indeed, I hear the invitation from my Indigenous brothers and sisters to honor the land. So, I
Transparency is a key ingredient of trust. Transparency serves relationships and honours mutual accountability. Sharing Our Goals My Grade 5 students discovered this secret. They each set personalized learning goals
Everyone wants to be part of something special! Students want to be part of something special. And, your school is that place, an exceptional space filled with learning, life, and
We have a touchstone called "trust" on our school team. We need it more than ever right now. A Time of Tumult The overwhelm, anxiety, and stress are higher than