by larry | Mar 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Treadmill? Before COVID took us all for a spin, the typical American Kindergarten classroom reflected “teaching to standards” and “school preparedness” rather than a being a developmental-oriented setting. I know this may sound harsh or an...
by larry | Feb 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Let’s call it out: I don’t see autism from the lens of “disability” anymore. Nor do I see autism as a “disorder” which requires a cure. Certainly, many of our loved ones who face the complexity of autism, often present social,...
by larry | Jan 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Years ago, primary medical care may have come from a local physician, one who often served as a “country doctor” within his or her own practice. The perspective was often “whole person”, holistic-oriented for the doctor would ask questions...
by larry | Jan 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Within the context of teaching, as well as parenting and child development, we hear a lot about Social Emotional Learning (SEL). At the core of this work is the understanding that “how one feels” significantly guides actions, behaviors, and ultimately, our...
by larry | Dec 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Sometimes, we simply have to state the truth: As an Education Advocate with extensive “insider” experience as an administrator and teacher, my writing leans toward grace and understanding, rather than confrontation and conflict. As Michelle Obama stated,...
by larry | Nov 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Are your kids still presenting their very best at school? From a behavioral lens, there are two critical assessment periods: Around mid October, following 4-6 weeks from the start of school, the “initial honeymoon” tends to wane. As an education advocate,...
