Asking Questions That Matter

Last week I had the privilege of being a guest speaker in our 5th grade. I was there to talk about “Questions.” In their email, the teachers instructed me to “…come in and chat about ‘Posing Questions that Matter’ in regards to data collection. For example, why do some questions make … Continue reading

Two Fundamental Questions

Two of the most fundamental questions for school communities to ask of themselves, to be able to answer, and to effectively respond to are: 1.     What are the most important skills for students to learn? 2.     Are these skills being taught and learned in school? Hart Research Associates, a leading survey-research firm … Continue reading

There Are Questions…Then There Are Questions

It all began with a question. “Is there an official time-slot, set aside, for us to do our homework during the tournament?” he asked.  Let me explain: Last week my High School had their annual Activity Fair. This is a 45-minute block of time where coaches and sponsors of the different … Continue reading