Wanderlust: A New Philosophy of Education?

Where does the want to explore come from? I remember a man looking into my eyes and telling me that he sees that I am a viaggiatrice (Italian for voyager). He said it was the color of my bright blue eyes as they look like the ocean and a look that is a desire toContinue reading “Wanderlust: A New Philosophy of Education?”

Many voices, one America: A salute to those who protect our freedoms

Skepticism: the mark and even the pose of the educated mind. ~John Dewey A few years ago, a man seemed to follow me around a social studies conference repeating himself and saying something about using a series of movies in high school teacher’s classrooms. I courteously smiled and politely exited the conversation. Yes, I teachContinue reading “Many voices, one America: A salute to those who protect our freedoms”