A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The journey of learning is a unique and intricate process, with each learner embarking on their own distinctive path towards success. The idea that every individual follows a different route to achieve their goals is deeply rooted in the diverse nature of human cognition, aspirations, and experiences. In this introduction, we will explore the fundamental reasons why every learner carves out a distinct educational journey, acknowledging the multifaceted elements that contribute to this diversity.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The thing that surprised me most about my teacher preparation program was that we never talked about how kids learn. Instead, we were taught how to structure a lesson and given tips on classroom management. I took “methods” classes that gave me strategies for discussions and activities. I assumed that I would eventually learn how the brain worked because I thought that studying education meant studying how learning happens.

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Middle School Psychology Classroom Management Learning Science 145

Hayward "Blah, Blah, Blah" Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Don't, err, "judge" me. Since retiring in January 2021, I have been an active participant in Fantasy SCOTUS, an online forum for crowd-sourcing predictions of cases argued in the Supreme Court's current term/session. My handle there is "geneh".As they say, it is the journey, not the destination with this activity.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The Republican Party has spent the past few years struggling through a deep divide, largely caused by fallout from a contested election. The Democratic Party seems to be disjointed, too, though the cause is less clear. No, I’m not talking about Congress or the national committees in Washington trying to control the future direction our country is headed.

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Sociology Civic Engagement Leadership Civics 75

Hayward "Blah, Blah, Blah" Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

I was just re-reading the article I have previously posted (The Stylistic Artistry of the Declaration of Independence). In this article, there are MANY nuggets of insight into the writing of the Declaration by Jefferson. Words matter!The analysis of the word "Fact" is one that made me think today.

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