Books I read in July 2026
Books I finished reading (or rereading) in July 2026... In Search of Deeper Learning, Jal Mehta & Sarah Fine (education) The Purity of Vengeance, Jussi Adler-Olsen (thriller) Beauty and Chaos, Michael Pronko (travel) Tokyo’s Mystery Deepens, Michael Pronko (travel) Motions and Moments, Michael...
Cheating is the most visible and least interesting part of the AI problem
Here is some good thinking about student usage of artificial intelligence from Debbie Millman: A formed mind can argue or wrangle with the machine, reject its false polish and recognize when the language it constructs to redescribe the world has become too smooth or soulless. Someone who has lived...
Leadership for Deeper Learning, Class 05
[I am teaching a Leadership for Deeper Learning elective for one of our doctoral cohorts this summer and thought that I would share what is happening each week.] After weeks of discussing schools that focus on project-based learning, 'no excuses' learning, and the International Baccalaureate, in...
Resources for transformational learning | July 10, 2026
Some things worth investigating... All flourishing is mutual When staff build their own AI apps Play-based learning in New Hampshire’s kindergarten classrooms The evidence base on AI in K-12: A 2026 review 5 ways to integrate ‘place’ into PBL Student influencers, AI’s mirror problem, and the power...
Leadership for Deeper Learning, Class 04
[I am teaching a Leadership for Deeper Learning elective for one of our doctoral cohorts this summer and thought that I would share what is happening each week.] I wasn’t happy with how Class 04 went. I didn’t think our flow was smooth. Our timing felt off. It just didn’t feel right afterward. And...
Coupons from Michael Hernandez!
Coupons from Michael Hernandez?! No way! Yes! Michael generously donated a few coupons for me to pass along to others. If you don’t know Michael, he is an immensely-talented Apple Distinguished Educator who authored the absolutely wonderful book, Storytelling With Purpose. Here are some upcoming...
Resources for transformational learning | July 3, 2026
Some things worth investigating... Using your location as a classroom How to start continuous improvement without stopping everything Create a summer social media plan in 10 minutes with AI A guide to transforming your grading practices Setting the stage for successful change management All past...
Books I read in June 2026
Books I finished reading (or rereading) in June 2026... A Culture of Quality, Ron Berger (education) The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi, Shannon Chakraborty (fantasy) Cursor’s Fury, Jim Butcher (fantasy) Simple Genius, David Baldacci (thriller) Revenge Prey, John Sandford (thriller) Hour Game,...
Leadership for Deeper Learning, Class 03
[I am teaching a Leadership for Deeper Learning elective for one of our doctoral cohorts this summer and thought that I would share what is happening each week.] Class 03 was… interesting. We are following the flow of In Search of Deeper Learning, which sets up a staggering contrast between Dewey...
Resources for transformational learning | June 28, 2026
Some things worth investigating... How to incorporate the outdoors into elementary math learning How a California district is transforming education in a rapidly changing world K-12 public systems under pressure: High school redesign as a catalyst to retention and (re)enrollment Should students...
Leadership for Deeper Learning, Class 02
[I am teaching a Leadership for Deeper Learning elective for one of our doctoral cohorts this summer and thought that I would share what is happening each week.] We were missing a few members of the doctoral cohort in Class 01, so our second class was the first time this summer that we were all...
Resources for transformational learning | June 19, 2026
Some things worth investigating... Defining your philosophy of education for the AI age Before the PBL classroom empties: 4 practices that document learning and inform what’s next Turn entry tickets into smart item analysis 12 big questions to imagine irresistible futures Creating communicators...
Leadership for Deeper Learning, Class 01
I am teaching a Leadership for Deeper Learning elective for one of our doctoral cohorts this summer and thought that I would share what is happening each week. It is my first time designing and teaching this course, and we only have eight weeks. I have had a blast pulling this course together!...
June 2026 fantasy baseball update
It’s mid-June and we are about halfway through the fantasy baseball season in both of my leagues… There’s no crying in baseball, but the team that I thought was going to be good is struggling and the team that I thought was going to be bad is doing much better than anticipated. Every year is a...
Could this feel more scammy?
Did anyone else receive an email like this? Could this be more AI-generated? Could this feel more scammy? I sure hope that folks aren’t paying them thousands of dollars (per month!)... Scott and Dean, I found your book the way a teacher finds a resource that actually helps: by searching for...
Resources for transformational learning | June 15, 2026
Some things worth investigating... Using technology to enhance student voice How PBL can work when you don’t meet with students every day The conditions that make durable skills real Design of educational space is different work At this Ohio high school, students can skip lectures and work on...
‘Intellectual freedom’ at the University of Iowa
It is hard to remember that Iowa once was a solidly-purple state, politically speaking. For example, Iowa was one of the first states to recognize gay marriage. During my 14 years in the state, I remember a strong commitment to its citizens and a deep pride in its children, education, and state...
Resources for transformational learning | June 5, 2026
Some things worth investigating... Bringing your elementary tech class outdoors Project-based learning is for physical education, too Leading from the classroom in the age of AI Learner-centered school design self assessment Your school website is your best ambassador. Are you using it? All past...
Books I read in May 2026
Books I finished reading (or rereading) in May 2026... Preparing Leaders for Deeper Learning, Marjorie Wechsler & Steven Wojcikiewicz (education) The Short Victorious War, David Weber (science fiction) The Fallen, David Baldacci (thriller) Redemption, David Baldacci (thriller) Walk the Wire,...
Resources for transformational learning | May 29, 2026
Some things worth investigating... If we redesign school, what should we build instead? Project-based teaching: Strengthening Tier 1 instruction in the middle grades A case for human evaluation of student work How to start a STEM club for girls Hosting data retreats as an instructional coach All...