Jun 29, 2020

We've all been there. We've either made a snap decision (knee-jerk) or hesitated to make the decision at all (wishy-washy). But why do we do this? Well, of course, there is research behind it. Follow me on an adventure of decision making as I use examples and hypotheticals both in and out of education. Of course,...

Jun 22, 2020

Last week on Anchored in Education, we spoke to Dr. Ken Wallace from Maine Township High School District #207 about Getting it "Right" for Every Student. It was an amazing episode that was well received because of the fascinating and forward-thinking approach they are taking to education.

This week, we are visiting...

Jun 15, 2020

How many times have students heard that they need to be preparing for college when they are in high school? Get good grades, study habits, attendance, and so forth. Colleges will look at all of it. But, what if college is not for everyone?

True statement: College is not for everyone. In fact, a good portion of college...

Jun 8, 2020

Good decision making is a skill that we all need. Selecting the profession in which we will be the happiest. Our car, our homes, even our diets. Decisions are all around us.

It is no different in education. Decisions are made daily that impact the finances, the curriculum, and every other moving part that make education...

Jun 1, 2020

Bella Trupiano is an 8th grader at St. Joe Catholic School in Olney, Illinois. About a month into the shutdown, Bella penned a powerful post about doing things differently had she known she wouldn't be returning to school.

We have heard many stories during these odd COVID-19 pandemic times, but we're giving the day to...