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Why Teaching History Doesn’t Work: The Case for Emotional Intelligence

OK, truth, I’m fascinated by history. But who’s version of history have I actually learned? The victors? They tell us “We must learn from history or we are doomed to repeat it.” But clearly learning it has done little to keep us from repeating our cultural, environmental, and ethical missteps. Sure, maybe you can rattleContinue reading “Why Teaching History Doesn’t Work: The Case for Emotional Intelligence”

It’s not our Schools, Teachers, or Administrators that are Failing Us.

“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” ~ Buckminster Fuller The other night I had a nightmare in which I was literally screaming down a crowded corridor, “HEY! HEY! HELP! Please! Our kids are dying! Look at ’em! Wake ’em up!Continue reading “It’s not our Schools, Teachers, or Administrators that are Failing Us.”

#Itsdad ~ It’s Not What You want. It’s Why You Want It?

Hey Guys! It’s Dad. I’ve recently experienced something that has allowed me to be, or I supposed it’s enabled me to be, my very best and most authentic self. I think you’ve seen that. I’m finally becoming the best version of myself, full stop. That said, I’m 54. It’s taken me this long to startContinue reading “#Itsdad ~ It’s Not What You want. It’s Why You Want It?”

I Have a few Students who are So Low!

Since 2004 I’ve taught 4th and 5th grades, middle school, high school, and I’ve been an adjunct professor. I’ve watched, studied, discussed, and reflected on laws and national education policies and practices that seem to change faster than teachers can truly master them. And all with the intention of helping struggling students to finally succeed.Continue reading “I Have a few Students who are So Low!”