Starting with “why”
The first week of any school year involves lots of energy. Energy from students excited and anxious about new people and experiences. Energy from faculty conscious of the important role … Continue Reading Starting with “why”
Triangulating a welcome
The Center was fortunate to work with our school heads over the summer to re-imagine how we welcome and embrace and support faculty who are new to our school. Those … Continue Reading Triangulating a welcome
These are the days of the week…
In the coming school year, we aim to start and sustain dialogue around innovation and creating meaningful change with our students through teaching and learning. This blog will be a … Continue Reading These are the days of the week…
PDS Center @NAIS Annual Conference
We had an amazing three days at this year’s NAIS Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA. We could not have been more excited to continue our engagement with the NAIS Innovation … Continue Reading PDS Center @NAIS Annual Conference
NAIS People of Color Conference -Innovation Kitchen
At the end of November, the PDS Center had the chance to participate in the NAIS People of Color Conference. In particular, we got to spend time with the NAIS … Continue Reading NAIS People of Color Conference -Innovation Kitchen
MS Student Life Retreat
Date: 4/20/2017 Guiding/inciting Question(s): How might we establish the pillars of the MS experience? Number of Students Involved: 0 – will impact all of Middle School Faculty/Staff Involved: Michael Magno; … Continue Reading MS Student Life Retreat
Bruns Academy / Providence Day School 8th Grade Leadership Collaborative
Date: 2015-16; 2016-17 Guiding/inciting Questions: How might we build community and cultivate leadership between 8th graders at Bruns Academy and Providence Day School? How might we enable students to design … Continue Reading Bruns Academy / Providence Day School 8th Grade Leadership Collaborative
6th & 7th grade Capstone
Date: May 2016 and 2017 Inciting / Guiding Questions: How might we create an end of year assessment experience that is more meaningful for faculty and students? Number of Students … Continue Reading 6th & 7th grade Capstone
Redesigned US Biology Curriculum
Date: 2016-2017 Inciting/guiding Questions: How might we more meaningfully engage every biology student? Number of Students Involved: All regular biology students (about ⅓ of the Junior Class) Faculty/Staff Involved: Amy … Continue Reading Redesigned US Biology Curriculum
Learning Design Crash Course
Date: June 2016 Inciting/guiding Questions: How might we empower faculty to identify as designers and improvisers while collaboratively creating new curriculum? Number of Students Involved: 0 Faculty/Staff Involved: Connie Scully; … Continue Reading Learning Design Crash Course
Global Symposium
Date: March 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 How Might We Question: How might we (students) empower student voice in our schools? Number of Students Involved: 24 Faculty/Staff Involved: Ryan … Continue Reading Global Symposium
Featured Teaching and Learning Transformations & Innovations
Global Symposium (Transformation of existing US GSD program) Learning Design Crash Course (Innovation-open to all divisions) Redesigned US Biology Curriculum (Transformation of traditional US Biology course) 6th & 7th Grade … Continue Reading Featured Teaching and Learning Transformations & Innovations
By the numbers…
Over 7700 logged minutes ~113+ hours of unlogged meeting time 78 logged engagements (conversations, consultations, projects, endeavors) 0ver 300 individuals logged as active participants in those engagements (students, faculty, administrators, … Continue Reading By the numbers…
The POWER of small gestures: Middle School New Student Orientation Design Project, Lunch #2
There is something to be said for connection. Even in the simplest of forms, connection is power. Connection opens avenues for collaboration, growth, change, and it always carries with it … Continue Reading The POWER of small gestures: Middle School New Student Orientation Design Project, Lunch #2
SAIS Annual Conference Presentation
Wow, it was an amazing group of Educators that came together Sunday morning at SAIS Annual Conference to join Ryan & I for our inaugural presentation about the Center and its … Continue Reading SAIS Annual Conference Presentation
The Center for ART & SCIENCE OF TEACHING, LEARNING, & ENTREPRENEURSHIP 