Praising the Beast

15 years ago

We asked the captain what course of action he proposed to take toward a beast so large, so terrifying, and…

And the geeks should inherit the school….

15 years ago

Great essay by Daniel Roth in Wired magazine about “geeks” and school. Some extracts: “The driving force in the life…

Why give homework?

15 years ago

Every year at the annual Eagle Society poetry reading a lower school student demonstrates that s/he has spent homework time…

Educating Citizens

15 years ago

PDS has had a longtime commitment to service learning and getting involved to make a difference.  I was pleased to…

And speaking of adventure ….

15 years ago

This just in from Costa Rica:Perla  and Jimena are with a Spanish immersion trip.They seem to be having an amazing…

The Top 100 Tools for Learning 2009: Twitter up. Powerpoint down.

15 years ago

For those who enjoy lists:  The top 100 tools for learning. This is the 3rd year learning professionals from all…

Setting your socks on fire

15 years ago

Looking through old PDS school photos  – pictures of children working with tools, wading waist deep in muddy ponds and…

Music and Arts lag. Can poetry be far behind?

15 years ago

This week in the NYTimes – news of a rather discouraging report about music and arts education across the US.…

Good news for wool gatherers

15 years ago

A wandering mind heads toward insight WSJ article  reports on findings that suggest: …our brain may be most actively engaged…

Are you phobic?

15 years ago

How many words are there in the English language? Estimates vary but most agree there are quite a few.  And…