2015

“I am not a scientist”“I am not a scientist”

“I am not a scientist”

I'm tired of the weasel-worded politicians who trot out "I am not a scientist" when asked a rational question that…

10 years ago
Creativity in the Classroom: The Commodore Amiga and PDSCreativity in the Classroom: The Commodore Amiga and PDS

Creativity in the Classroom: The Commodore Amiga and PDS

It's the 30th anniversary of the Commodore Amiga computer.  This is apparently the machine that introduced a whole new world…

10 years ago
The Efflorescence of LearningThe Efflorescence of Learning

The Efflorescence of Learning

This post inspired by the #blimage* invitational series. Take a look at this picture and what do you see? That…

10 years ago
To Kill a Mockingbird on TrialTo Kill a Mockingbird on Trial

To Kill a Mockingbird on Trial

I haven't read Go Set a Watchman and I'm not sure I will. I did read the first chapter in…

10 years ago
Crikey! It’s #BlimageCrikey! It’s #Blimage

Crikey! It’s #Blimage

Finally – at long last - the old desks were taken to the basement for storage. There they sat for…

10 years ago
College Admissions: Mania and MeltdownCollege Admissions: Mania and Meltdown

College Admissions: Mania and Meltdown

If we want to drive our children into a complete frenzy and soul-destroying meltdown then consider this from The Washington…

10 years ago
The Folly of “College and Career Ready”The Folly of “College and Career Ready”

The Folly of “College and Career Ready”

For those of you who concerned about our children's future - and I would think that includes all of us -…

10 years ago
Commencement Press ReleaseCommencement Press Release

Commencement Press Release

Noted New York-based artist, writer and lecturer, Swati Khurana '93, a PDS alumna will be the featured speaker at Poughkeepsie…

10 years ago
Danger! Love of Learning alert!Danger! Love of Learning alert!

Danger! Love of Learning alert!

Tech director Davis Held sent us all a great directory of free online resources for making stuff. So how could…

10 years ago
Why I Love Our Parent LeadersWhy I Love Our Parent Leaders

Why I Love Our Parent Leaders

Starting with the Welcome Week in September, and right on through to Nicky the Navigator in June, PDS relies on…

10 years ago
Defying GravityDefying Gravity

Defying Gravity

We've had a wonderful spring season in Athletics this year with all three sports going into post-season. All the teams…

10 years ago
Some days are like that …Some days are like that …

Some days are like that …

Some days are like that - busy. Last Friday for example which - in addition to all the usual activity…

10 years ago
A Day in the Life of PDSA Day in the Life of PDS

A Day in the Life of PDS

Great student made video. Thanks Ava!

10 years ago
Citizen ScienceCitizen Science

Citizen Science

I learned a great deal about eels from Graham Swift's remarkable 1983 novel Waterland set in the watery fens of…

10 years ago