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Are ‘Independence’ and ‘Sustainability’ the Ultimate Objectives for Students?
October 1, 2022 | Written by Brett Pierce
I found my way to this article by Turnaround for Children called “Building Blocks for Learning.” The tepid title aside, it’s a deeply practical and short document that seeks to answer…
Who’s Got the Power of Knowledge?
June 6, 2022 | Written by Brett Pierce
In 2020, just weeks before the pandemic swept through America, I had the privilege to attend the 2020 Camden Conference in Maine. Moderated by NPR’s David Brancaccio, the theme…
Is Digital Literacy as Important as Textual Literacy?
September 1, 2022 | Written by Brett Pierce
I am a fanatically dedicated believer in the idea that reading and writing form the basis for intelligence that will allow students to command a presence in the world after their…
What are the Four Properties of Powerful Teachers?
June 2, 2022 | Written by Brett Pierce
While the answer to this could be a volume unto itself, the author of this article from the Chronicle of Higher Education, cites Personality, Presence, Preparation…
The Simple Essence of Podcasting for Your Students
August 1, 2022 | Written by Brett Pierce
Podcasts, to me, are these intimate experiences that emanate from disembodied voices directly into my ear. I have been investigating podcasts, trying to unmask…
Who are the Shapers of Sensibility and Thought?
June 1, 2022 | Written by Brett Pierce
Recently, I finished re-reading Don DeLillo’s 1991 novel, Mao II. In that novel, the following exchange takes place: “For some time now I’ve had the feeling that…
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