Category Archives: Justice

Epistemology: the Heart of a Good Curriculum

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Rick

What if “epistemology” were written on the whiteboard on the first day of school, and referred to every day after that? What if “To know how you know what you think you know” were universally understood as the point of a curriculum? What … Continue reading →

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Leadership Opportunities in a Climate of Fear

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Rick

I’m shocked! Shocked, to find that gambling is going on in here. —Claude Rains in “Casablanca” The powerlessness of people on a school bus in Upstate New York on June 23, 2012, resonated with people all over America. Four seventh … Continue reading →

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Conflict, Responsibility and Justice

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Rick

Conflict Three boys appeared in the door of my office, yesterday. Boy 1: “We’re not in trouble. Our teacher sent us to ask if you could help us work out a problem that came up at recess.” Please follow and like … Continue reading →

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Justice and Bullying

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Rick

on the seat of justice In a bit of a rage, a teacher brought a kindergartner to my office saying, “Francis has been disrespectful to me, but I don’t have time to deal with it now. I have to get … Continue reading →

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