Ripples: All Things Learning

"A teacher today creates ripples in time that extend to generations yet unborn. Not just impact in the here & now but in the here & forever." Jeff Goldstein

By Bret Biørnstad

Bret Biørnstad
Too Cool for School: Why Parents Should Communicate Better With Educators
nationalinterest.org
Text messages, email alerts, open houses, fundraising appeals, robocalls – parents know the drill. They are inundated with requests from children’s …
Dec 15, 2019
Bret Biørnstad
Learning to Learn Beyond the Test
connectedprincipals.com - George Couros
My good friend Katie Martin, author of “Learner-Centered Innovation,” and I were having a conversation about the importance of focusing on going …
Dec 3, 2019
Jeffrey Wilhelm
Latest PISA results: 1/5th US 15 yr olds not reading at PISA's proficiency level for 10 yr olds. These kids face great challenges
Dec 3, 2019
Bret Biørnstad
How To Add Rigor To Anything
teachthought.com - Terry Heick
In rigorous tasks, learners will often need to synthesize data, positions, or theories from multiple sources or perspectives.The post How To Add …
Dec 2, 2019
Bret Biørnstad
Why and How to Open a Microschool | Getting Smart
gettingsmart.com - Getting Smart Staff
Microschools have been popping up around the country for the last decade. New learning models and tools have made it easier to open small schools …
Dec 2, 2019