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Hard Fun
One of the topics that finds its way into so many of our strategic planning and mission/vision conversations this year is the idea of what Seymore Papert calls, “Hard Fun.” A few nights ago, during a school board work session … Continue reading
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An afternoon at RES
What a privilege to have spent some time this week observing the inspirational work happening in Mrs. Potter’s classroom. Working collaboratively with Mrs. Sprouse & Mrs. Biggs, she created an interactive environment where 3rd grade students practiced their use of … Continue reading
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Conundrum Day is Amazing
A Randolph Elementary students said it was “just incredible. Amazingly…amazing!” I couldn’t agree more. Engaged learning, caring volunteers – both community & staff members. School leaders and board members working with students. All built upon a sound emphasis on engineering … Continue reading
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Your Vote Could Bring an Extra 60K to GHS!
The Goochland High School Library Media center is a finalist in the “Follett Challenge,” recognizing innovation and 21st century learning. Through this entry, the GHS LMC demonstrates how it has aligned curriculum and an instructional approach in order to teach the … Continue reading
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Tagged GHS library, Goochland High School, innovative programs
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John Hendron Receives “Making IT Happen” Award
On Monday, December 3, 2012, John Hendron was presented with the Making IT Happen award at the 27th annual Virginia Society for Technology in Education conference held in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This award both identifies and rewards leaders in the field … Continue reading
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“They Notice Me”
Beginning with the moving Veterans Day events held at GMS and GHS Monday morning, our scholar performers really took center stage this week in Goochland. It was a fitting time to experience Scot Mitchell’s induction into the U.S. Army All-American … Continue reading
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Tagged Education, Goochland, Instruction, Leadership, student engagement, vision
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Is Your Main Thing the Main Thing?
Wonderful week in the life of our schools. Monday brought a variety of opportunities for professional development and collaboration. Several of our teachers enjoyed another outstanding session with Chuck at the Science Museum – we continue to be thrilled with … Continue reading
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Tagged engagement, Instruction, learning, motivation, student engagement
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Classroom Whitenoise
I just finished a fantastic article in the new Educational Leadership magazine. The February 2012 edition, “For Each to Excel,” addresses everything from differentiation and gifted education to self-selection and project-based learning – all in the context of individualizing education. … Continue reading
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21st Century Solar S’mores!
A few weeks ago I wrote about an exciting project in Jillian Edwards’ class (original post here). As part of a Goochland Middle School-wide G21 theme, “energy conservation,” Ms. Edwards’ students constructed solar ovens. The finished product is in – … Continue reading
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Technology for Students in Goochland? Yes.
Pretty engaging article here. Folks are questioning the degree to which technology in the classroom improves education. That’s no longer a new consideration; people have been looking at that for the past few years. Of course the overlooked obvious point … Continue reading
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