5 Bridges That Support the Whole Child

Steven WeberBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better

TL;DR: Education is about building bridges, with teachers as bridge builders guiding students through their K-12 journey. Bridges need to be built between misunderstanding and understanding, dependence and self-regulation, learning for grades and lifelong learning, illiteracy and civic literacy, and one right answer to adaptability. A whole child education includes academic skills and additional aspects that prepare students for the … Read More

Episode 16: Actually, I CAN with Dr. Lori Koerner

Darrin PeppardLeaning Into Leadership

Dr. Lori Koerner might have an unusual path to leadership, but her perspectives are so powerful. Lori joins the show to share her thoughts on educating the whole child, women in leadership, and how numbers don’t define us. That, plus your #PepTalk and more on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES

Reflections on Teaching & Learning

Steven WeberBlog, Reflect Better

TL;DR: This post shares reflections on teaching and learning through a career in K-12 education. Poverty impacts a student’s ability to perform at school. School staff ultimately determines opportunity to learn. Formative assessment is the silver bullet. Provide opportunities for students to inquire. It’s no longer important to focus on what the teachers can do with the content. The goal … Read More