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Because a School Said Yes to Writing

At 8 AM June 2, 2016, at Mott Hall Science and Technology Academy, a public middle school in the South Bronx, the students have gathered for their daily assembly to hear Dr. Patrick Awosogba, the principal and founder of this … Continue reading

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Education Vacation

I learned a lot on last summer’s vacation to the North Island of New Zealand, but the biggest thing I learned was a lesson I had failed to learn earlier in my informal schooling. First, a few of the things … Continue reading

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Professional Inquiry: The Swiss Army Knife of Teacher Survival

Professional inquiry among teachers is a positive force at any time. It unifies teams, creates energy, grows skills. It keeps practice fresh and focuses effort. As a pedagogical instrument, it’s a virtual Swiss army knife. During periods of stress, it … Continue reading

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When Professionals Meditate on Questions

The website, “Inquire Within” has inspired me more deeply with every blog entry. The multifarious strategies illustrate what happens when teachers go beyond formulas to create rich new methods in a spirit of inquiry. The ideas are so dazzling that … Continue reading

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