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7 Questions With Catherine Squyres
Listen Watch Can you tell us about yourself? Hey guys, I'm Catherine Squyres. I am a teacher at Pineywoods Academy. I have been teaching for four years. I've been at this school for one year and we are in a little town in Texas. I teach geometry and financial math...
Understanding the Unique Stress of Being a Student This Year
Listen Students are walking into schools carrying a lot of extra baggage this year. They have always been able to try and hide behind imaginary masks of indifference, smiles, or anger, but now they are also hiding behind the physical masks they are required to wear. Look for warning...
Reformation: Creating or Redefining Your Purpose Statements
Listen In our last article, we shared some of the mission statements, vision statements, and value lists for some of the top schools in the world. As we looked through these statements, we were really inspired to work on our own statements. Many, if not all, schools and districts have...
Reformation: Defining Your Purpose
Listen Have you ever asked a student, “Why are you here?” when they seem to be floundering in school? We want them to find a reason for attending school that is their own, something that will drive them forward when they are worn out or have lost their will to...
Technology and Education in the 21st Century By Debbie Thoreson
Listen As a teacher, I have often thought, “Seriously, why does this student think I’ll believe this is hard for him?” After all, I begin with the same historical texts as I have for nearly a decade; yet I notice each year there are more...
Student Reflections on Virtual and Hybrid Learning
Listen There is no question that this has been a very challenging year for teachers and administrators (OK, understatement doesn’t even begin to describe that statement). But, our students are facing these challenges without the benefit of maturity, life experience, or a college degree! Let’s not forget that...
Reformation: Embracing the Outdoors
Listen In this article, we’ll take a step away from our eleven leaders and reach a bit further out, because there are many schools around the world who have used the opportunity the pandemic has provided to be outdoors more. Pre-pandemic, many schools and districts in the U.S. added more...