It’s Worse Than You Think
The prevailing 2020 adult mindset is to hunker down, ride the storm, and hope that normal returns very soon. Families with school-aged children have made major adjustments just to keep … Read More
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Why I Chose to Homeschool This Year
Parents were under tremendous stress at the beginning of this school year as we faced the decision of what to do for “school” in 2020. Whether you chose to send … Read More
Could it be…
Could it be that life is a grand story intentionally shaped by the intertwined lives of fellow influencers who choose to believe that the narrative doesn’t start and stop with … Read More
Preparing for School in the Fall
Even in the midst of what feels like social chaos, I still believe that we are all are in a season of Reset. Let me explain. If you are a … Read More
What’s A Parent’s Role In Education?
We’ve all watched education struggle the last few months under enormous pressure to respond to change caused by school closures. The system is not designed for fast, or even big, … Read More
Shaken
When I hear the word “shaken” I think of a sifter quickly moving back and forth to shake loose dirt from larger rocks. The stronger substantial rocks remain; the unneeded … Read More
What’s The Purpose Of School?
Everyone believes education is in need of some change. Even teachers and education leaders would agree. Everyone wants the best for their kids. While other distractions may muddy our intentions … Read More
A Note to All Parents
I’m a working mom of two boys in third and fifth grade who I adore (most days). If I’m being honest, being a parent is the toughest job there is. … Read More
A Lesson From Our Students
Are you willing to put your “idea” on pause? Right now, many Big Idea Project students are in the process of figuring out what social issue they want to tackle … Read More