Let’s Move Beyond the Headshaking The news is full of stories about education. Articles that discuss teacher regulations or programs that tout sending underprepared teachers in to work with our most vulnerable children are in newspapers and blogs everywhere. We…
Transforming Education- June 2014
Finding a Safe Harbor “You must find a safe harbor. Find a place where you can bring your ship in to rest,for you to eat, sleep, and renew so that you may re-launch your ship into the sea knowing in…
Transforming Education – Dean’s Newsletter
The Work of Creating Culture Dear Friends, “Happiness is not just a mood—it’s a work ethic.” —Shawn Achor Earlier this month we welcomed author and researcher Dr. Kathy Cramer to campus as she launched her new book Lead Positive. Dr.…
Transforming Education – February 2014
Are Standardized Tests the Super Bowl of Education? Dear Friends, I, like many, have a great deal of respect for Peyton Manning. He has achieved much as a football player and has shared his success with others, including his tremendous…
Transforming Education-December 2013
It’s Time to Start Acting like Children Have you noticed that during times of political turmoil, a common chastising comment to leaders on both sides of the aisle to “Stop acting like children!”? What an insult to our children. In…