Monday night I had the pleasure of hearing John Maeda, President of The Rhode Island School of Design, speak at the High Museum in Atlanta. A partnership between the High, The Westminster Schools, and Lovett School made his visit possible. Having just finished his excellent short book, Redesigning Leadership: Design, Technology, Business, Life, I was […]
The Best School Events: Who We Are and Whom We Aspire To Be
During Westminster’s Joint Choirs Spring Concert last Tuesday, there was a moment that embodied the two components of my favorite school events—a moment that represented not only who we are as a school but also whom we aspire to be. The tension between these two poles drives valuable learning and drives great schools.At the end […]
Three Not Exactly Haiku About Nostalgia
Lost youth is the spotWhere nostalgia pools like milkOn the table edge.–Nostalgia is justThe sawdust packed tight to keepTransmissions quiet.–Nostalgia writes manySweet songs but cannot sing anyOf them very well.–Copyright 2012
The Risk, Failure, and Achievement Conundrum
There is a lot of talk in education these days about allowing room for risk and for failure in the learning process. Trying to create a high school culture that allows such space is a challenge, particularly considering that the college process looms at the far end of the curriculum. At times it can seem […]
A Beignet Too Far–My Personal Fat Tuesday
It was the last beignet that put me over. I have been walking along the edge for days. Today it was the Camellia Grill in the French Quarter for breakfast, a Muffeletta from Central Grocery for lunch, and Café Du Monde this afternoon. I need an intervention.Leaving Atlanta last Tuesday for Seattle, flying to New […]
On the eve of the 2012 NAIS Conference in Seattle, I thought I would re-post this one as I am reminded of its relevance as I prepare for the flight from Atlanta to the Northwest.