AASA in Missouri

Exploring Missouri and learning from a wildly talented group of child-centered educators this week has been an honor. AASA always out does themselves in in high quality professional learning.

How very appropriate that we would continue the study of Personalized Learning in Missouri.

Home of the iconic Gateway Arch; a national monument to the explorers, pioneers and rebels who made America possible.

A monument that celebrates America's pioneering spirit. A nation of risk-takers. Of those who seek a better way and a better future for all.

I commend the Mehlville schools for seeking a better way and taking a  student-centered approach to their improvement efforts.

My big take away from my trip to Missouri..... the first step in PL is to start.

Just start.

Start where YOU are. 

Engage your teachers, students, stakeholders and START where you are on this journey.

This work is about creating learning environments where kids are inspired....where they feel valued....where they know that they are the MOST important factor in this work.

Today, it was powerful to see teachers, students, parents, and leaders standing together as vulnerable, honest, and courageous learners.

TOGETHER, they are building something phenomenal in Missouri.

Their passion and commitment is inspiring and I am looking forward to collaborating to build a resource for all schools who want to jump in to this important work.

Get going, it's time.  Just Start.