Monthly Archives: September 2014

Posted on September 29, 2014 by cthebean | Leave a comment

We Make the World! Be Nice..

Posted on September 26, 2014 by cthebean

Now now children be nice. Is that nice? No that’s not nice. Now now children be nice…and be kind. Be kind because it feels good to be kind. Is that kind? Please be kind and nice so you can feel … Continue reading →

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relish the spirit of childhood longer and play play play play play play

Posted on September 20, 2014 by cthebean

photo courtesy of the guardian The Progressive Education Network had its conference in Los Angeles this past October 2013.  The theme of the conference was “Play Hard”. Educators gathered from across the country to share what is being learned about…

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This ( the effort expressed in slideshow below) is not “just play”. This is the work that young people do, if given the chance, to add to their knowledge of the world and about other people. They learn to communicate … Continue reading →

Posted on September 19, 2014 by cthebean | Leave a comment

A cultural perspective… http://www.laprogressive.com/beating-black-children/?utm_source=LA%20Progressive%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=8169be148c-LAP_News_17April12&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9f184a8aad-8169be148c-271711877

Posted on September 18, 2014 by cthebean | Leave a comment

“Kids don’t need to learn math if they are not interested in it…” Wow thats courageous to say..kids don’t need to learn math. Not sure I am in complete and utter agreement with that…unless we are talking about math programs … Continue reading →

Posted on September 17, 2014 by cthebean | Leave a comment

from the Diane Ravitch Blog..a teacher from Ferguson writes…. Teaching in the Schools of Ferguson, Missouri.

Posted on September 13, 2014 by cthebean | Leave a comment

Reggio, Rights, Reality and Beauty

Posted on September 7, 2014 by cthebean

Reggio practice is a wonderfully holistic model that has flowed from theory, experience, practice and reflection. I love that it values collaboration, projects and natural light, and goes beyond children’s needs into children’s rights… and that conflict is embraced as … Continue reading →

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Growing veggies, raising chickens, and planting an orchard at Odyssey Charter ..K-12. Now this is modern and extremely relevant isn’t it? This is what we know young people need to nurture and grow those gorgeous sparkling brains with….. A cutting … Continue reading →

Posted on September 6, 2014 by cthebean | Leave a comment

If you are looking for a truly progressive  school for you and your child…..check out the environment and check in with yourself to see how you are feeling in the space… In order to implement cutting edge teaching practice , … Continue reading →

Posted on September 1, 2014 by cthebean | Leave a comment