Reflections about the National Teachers Hall of Fame by a colleague
The real revelation hit when I dropped him off and saw the group home sign—for orphans. It dawned on me that, despite the consequences, kids crave connection. Losing my budget wasn’t a signal to abandon my profession; it was my mindset that needed a reset.
Classroom Celebrations!
Happy New Year! I recently read an article in the New York Times entitled “How to Crush Your Habits in the New Year With the Help of Science”. (https://nyti.ms/2Rv56aw) Helpful … Continue reading
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
Well, in fact, the leaves don’t change color! Each year, throughout New England, Colorado, Wisconsin, and many northern areas of the country, autumn is a beautiful time to appreciate the … Continue reading
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
Well, in fact, the leaves don’t change color! Each year, throughout New England, Colorado, Wisconsin, and many northern areas of the country, autumn is a beautiful time to appreciate the … Continue reading
Science Fair Anxiety
What happens when the teacher announces a science fair? Anxiety! Students are not sure where to start. Parents are not sure how to help. And sometimes, the teacher has not … Continue reading
My Reflections About Teaching on 9-11
Teaching as the World Trade Center twin towers collapse… September 11, 2001 was a beautiful, not-a-cloud-in-the-sky late summer day in Plymouth, MA. (“America’s Home Town”). I’ll never forget the day … Continue reading
Honoring Fallen Teachers At The National Teachers Hall Of Fame Memorial
Please help!… 🙂 I and The National Teachers Hall of Fame (NTHF) are asking for your support of legislation to designate our National Memorial to Fallen Educators as a national … Continue reading
An Open Letter to Jessica
Today, I received an e-mail from a former student, Jessica, who is in her senior year of college studying biochemistry and trying to determine her path in life. Here’s what … Continue reading
Neural Pathways – Visualization of Learning
The following is a visualization of how we learn and why we remember things. Neural pathways are created each time we learn something new, and these pathways are strengthened the … Continue reading
The Human Connectome Project
What’s new in brain research? Scientists are working on a map of human thoughts! A new technology is allowing neuroscientists to map the brain’s connections in ever-greater detail.
Sing Along Science 