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Andrew Freeman: Homeless Schools And The Masters Of Making Do – January 18, 2012

By kevpod

We have become masters of “making do.” All the while, we have worked hard to secure a site and build a facility of our own. »

Andrew Freeman: The Prepared Environment – November 29, 2011

By kevpod

At its core, having a prepared environment means setting the stage for students to have enlightening, healthy, and relevant learning experiences in a safe and comfortable space. »

Andrew Freeman: Participatory Education Engages Students With Real Life – October 4, 2011

By kevpod

I have tried to make my classes democratic and feel I still have major improvements to make. As soon as I recognize one way by which I have given students in my classes more say over their own education, I realize all of the ways that I am still dictating over them. »

Andrew Freeman: Untangle The Bureaucratic Noose On Education – August 30, 2011

By kevpod

I invite local educators, parents, students and community members interested in solutions for improving education to begin a local dialogue. Contact me at drewmfree@hotmail.com. »

Andrew Freeman: Bureaucratization, Divisiveness and Fear Are Hobbling Education – August 23, 2011

By kevpod

The testing regimen has resulted in school administrators pushing teachers to prepare students for the test, it has caused teachers to narrow the curriculum to cover test-relevant information, or “teach to the test.” Finally, it has short-changed our children from receiving the holistic, creative, enlightening, and empowering education they all deserve. »

Danielle Lehman: Dedicated Young Journalists Keep The Pepperbox Alive And Reporting – November 2, 2010

By kevpod

This isn’t just about preparing students to be future journalists (although that in itself is a noble goal). The skills they acquire, hone and apply on the Pepperbox will transfer to their futures and arguably ours. »

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