College Course Remediation, Fear of Failure, Grade Inflation, Graduation Rates, High Expectations, Self-Confidence Merle Schell 11/27/24 College Course Remediation, Fear of Failure, Grade Inflation, Graduation Rates, High Expectations, Self-Confidence Merle Schell 11/27/24

Afraid to Fail…

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America, Candidate, Citizen, Civil Rights, The U.S. Constitution, Democracy, Freedom, Vote Merle Schell 10/18/24 America, Candidate, Citizen, Civil Rights, The U.S. Constitution, Democracy, Freedom, Vote Merle Schell 10/18/24

vote! VOTE!…

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Articles of Confederation, Benjamin Franklin, Bill of Rights, Constitutional Convention, Freedom, Republic, U.S. Constitution Merle Schell 9/19/24 Articles of Confederation, Benjamin Franklin, Bill of Rights, Constitutional Convention, Freedom, Republic, U.S. Constitution Merle Schell 9/19/24

A Republic If You Can Keep It…

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Commencement Speech, Roger Federer Merle Schell 6/26/24 Commencement Speech, Roger Federer Merle Schell 6/26/24

It’s Only a Point…

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Anxiety, Cellular, Diagnostic Tool, Fruit Flies, Malignancy, Prosthetics, 3D Printer Merle Schell 5/28/24 Anxiety, Cellular, Diagnostic Tool, Fruit Flies, Malignancy, Prosthetics, 3D Printer Merle Schell 5/28/24

Good AI: Assistive Innovation

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Core Knowledge, Katharine Birbalsingh, Michaela Community School, No Excuses, Rote Learning Merle Schell 4/24/24 Core Knowledge, Katharine Birbalsingh, Michaela Community School, No Excuses, Rote Learning Merle Schell 4/24/24

No Excuses: Michaela Community School…

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Bias, Empathy, Hate, Injustice Merle Schell 3/27/24 Bias, Empathy, Hate, Injustice Merle Schell 3/27/24

Ferocious Roots…

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AI, Better Mousetrap, ChatGPT, On-Line Tutor, Teacher Burnout Merle Schell 2/28/24 AI, Better Mousetrap, ChatGPT, On-Line Tutor, Teacher Burnout Merle Schell 2/28/24

A Better Mousetrap?…

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Alternative Forms of Education, Common Core, Community, High Expectations, High Stakes Tests, Learning Gaps, Student Stress, Student Voice and Choice Merle Schell 1/31/24 Alternative Forms of Education, Common Core, Community, High Expectations, High Stakes Tests, Learning Gaps, Student Stress, Student Voice and Choice Merle Schell 1/31/24

Education: Out of the Ashes…

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Home Phone, Isolation, Personal Connection, Silo, Smart Phone, Technology Merle Schell 12/21/23 Home Phone, Isolation, Personal Connection, Silo, Smart Phone, Technology Merle Schell 12/21/23

Home Phone Advantage…

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For Profit Virtual Schools, Full-Time Virtual Learning, Online Learning, Reality Check Merle Schell 11/30/23 For Profit Virtual Schools, Full-Time Virtual Learning, Online Learning, Reality Check Merle Schell 11/30/23

Learning Online: A Reality Check

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Absenteeism, Bullying, Student Counseling Shortage, Student Mental Health Merle Schell 10/27/23 Absenteeism, Bullying, Student Counseling Shortage, Student Mental Health Merle Schell 10/27/23

Listen to Your Children…

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Core Values, Project-Based Learning, Student-Centered, Real-World Learning Merle Schell 9/26/23 Core Values, Project-Based Learning, Student-Centered, Real-World Learning Merle Schell 9/26/23

Bulldog Tech: Learning Is Doing…

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Gun Legislation, Justice, Racism, School Shootings Merle Schell 8/27/23 Gun Legislation, Justice, Racism, School Shootings Merle Schell 8/27/23

J Is for Justice…

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Claiming Your Space, Gender Stereotyping, Intimidation, Self-Image, Sexualization, Women's Rights Merle Schell 6/30/23 Claiming Your Space, Gender Stereotyping, Intimidation, Self-Image, Sexualization, Women's Rights Merle Schell 6/30/23

Claim Your Space…

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COVID-19, High School Graduation, Memories, Rite of Passage Merle Schell 5/30/23 COVID-19, High School Graduation, Memories, Rite of Passage Merle Schell 5/30/23

High School Graduation: 2020 and 2023…

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Common Ground, Empathy, Perspective, Relationships, Story Exchange Merle Schell 4/26/23 Common Ground, Empathy, Perspective, Relationships, Story Exchange Merle Schell 4/26/23

Walk a Mile in My Shoes…

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Civil Rights, Discrimination, Glass Ceilings, Human Rights, Intersectionality Merle Schell 3/27/23 Civil Rights, Discrimination, Glass Ceilings, Human Rights, Intersectionality Merle Schell 3/27/23

Glass Ceilings…

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Book Banning, Freedom of Speech, Freedom to Teach, Rabbit Hole Merle Schell 2/28/23 Book Banning, Freedom of Speech, Freedom to Teach, Rabbit Hole Merle Schell 2/28/23

Down the Rabbit Hole…

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Big Picture Learning, Personalized Education Plan, Student Interests, Student Internships Merle Schell 1/26/23 Big Picture Learning, Personalized Education Plan, Student Interests, Student Internships Merle Schell 1/26/23

Big Picture Learning: A Blueprint for Student Success

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