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Will Existing Mental Models Threaten Post-pandemic Progress in Education?

Catlin Tucker

I fear schools will revert to what is comfortable and what aligns with existing mental models instead of questioning the status quo, taking inventory of the lessons learned this year, and paving a new path forward. The Power of Mental Models. Teacher training programs likely reinforced those mental models.

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7 ways to rethink school/family partnerships

eSchool News

The old open house, parent conference, and PTO model leaves all parties disappointed around an essential partnership needed to support students through the growing complexities of school and life. Acknowledge that old mental models exist. Be intentional about giving families access to all support services.

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Sir Ken Robinson: A Brief In Memoriam [guest post]

Dangerously Irrelevant

Nearly nine out of ten students graduate high school. Yet, according to Gallup polling of students , more high school students are actively disengaged in school than are engaged. This year, 2020, has shown with stark clarity the implications of these failures. He offered a different mental model through a new metaphor.