by Angela Maiers | Aug 22, 2021 | Blog
What is a Genius? We ask students this all the time. Their responses are very simple at first, but once they dig in, they come up with some profound ideas. What happens when parents have this conversation with their children? Most recently a proud mom, Anne Schreiber,...
by Angela Maiers | Aug 22, 2021 | Blog
A friend of mine shared a story about a family tradition, where after her family opens their presents, they take inventory and determine which items they will most likely use, and which gifts may likely be less used. Upon reflection, each family member determines if a...
by Angela Maiers | Aug 22, 2021 | Blog
I had the pleasure and privilege of having dinner and conversation with the magnificent Art Costa and Benna Kallick; the brilliance behind the Habits of Mind movement. One of the first lessons I teach students is to create a “Dream Team” which I describe...
by Angela Maiers | Aug 22, 2021 | Blog
Every so often we get stuck. It is easy to lose perspective when we meet an obstacle. The daily grind can put limitations on our ability to make the connections necessary to make a leap forward toward success. Instead of getting frustrated, bored or irritated you can...
by Angela Maiers | Aug 22, 2021 | Blog
Technology transforms the world in which we live. It can make the impossible possible, and is the key to doing more with less. Yet many school leaders are apprehensive about bringing technology into their school. Those who fear technology don’t realize that it’s not...
