Teachers learn to improve their practice from making observations of the way students learn, by their own reading, research and professional development opportunities, and through thoughtful coaching by other experienced educators. For the most skilled teachers, these three “inputs” guide… Read more >
One day, this pandemic will be over and we will return to some degree of normalcy. But the many things we all have all had to endure will leave a lasting impression. There’s no doubt that certain ways of being in… Read more >
During our distance learning throughout the spring, there has been a great deal of discussion of synchronous vs. asynchronous instruction, including different opinions as to which format is better for each age group. Of course, just about any strategy for… Read more >
The last two months have changed the way we see the world. Certain tasks have slowed—I am doing a lot more cooking now. Family meals and sharing stories at the end of the day seem more important than ever. Yet… Read more >
Over the last few weeks, several schools in different parts of the world have begun to open their doors again. As they do, they have implemented new policies and procedures to keep their communities safe. Of course, every school environment… Read more >
As a Core Knowledge school, our students are in a unique position to put the current pandemic in an historical perspective. When Crossroads students study ancient Greece, they learn Athens was devastated by a plague in 430 BCE that may… Read more >
Many people I hear from are feeling the impact of the continual and often relentless exposure to today’s news. While it is important to know what is happening with the spread of the pandemic, this constant exposure may lead to… Read more >
Over the last several years, teachers at Crossroads have discussed the qualities and advantages of having a “growth mindset” over a “fixed mindset”. Many of our discussions have centered on cultivating and modeling mindsets that are most helpful for students… Read more >
At Crossroads, we think a lot about the transfer of learning. We want our students to use the knowledge and virtues they’ve studied and then apply them to new situations in productive ways, hopefully for the greater good. Educators sometimes… Read more >
Each week, the teachers and I read the Marshall Memo, a newsletter that provides summaries on 8-10 of the most thought-provoking articles in education recently published. This week’s Memo also provided resources for families who are in distance learning. I’ve… Read more >
