A Call to Action

Pursuing a culture of inspired learning rather than a culture of teaching requires taking a clear-eyed look at past practices. More and more, educators are responding to the call to action to rethink past practice and reimagine our schools. In this week's resource post, we're sharing an article and a TED Talk that challenge educators to evolve their professional work to meet the needs of students. Both pieces highlight the aspirational parts of being educator and the great potential of modern learning. Check out the article and the video and feel free to add your comments below. ​

Why School Sucks
(hint: it’s not because it’s “boring”)
by Isabelle Bruyere

A sophomore in high school's perspective on how she lost her love for school when it stopped focusing on learning. The article is a powerful example of lessons we can learn from students. Don't let the title of the article fool you. This essay will leave you thinking about the possibilities for learning in the schools of the future. ​You can access the article here. 

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The Surprising Truth about Learning in Schools
by Will Richardson

Educator Will Richardson provides a thought-provoking TED Talk that contrasts our practices as educators with what we believe about learning. Richardson is an author and educational thought leader; he also is one of the leaders of Change.School, an eight-week online learning experience for educators who are interested in leading schools that embrace modern learning. Learn more about the program here.