by Gerald Aungst | Jul 14, 2016 | Collaboration, Problem Solving, Thinking Skills
If you’ve spent any time around education in the last decade, you have probably heard about 21st Century Skills. Although the Framework developed by the Partnership for 21st Century Learning has multiple facets, most often mentioned are the learning skills...
by Gerald Aungst | Jul 11, 2016 | Equity, Gifted
“What do I need to do to get my kid into the gifted program in your school?” “You know how important it is in this community to have your child labeled gifted.” “I need my child in the gifted class because I don’t want her in classes with those ‘other...
by Gerald Aungst | Jun 16, 2016 | Leadership, Professional Development
People are caring and generous when disaster strikes. After Hurricane Sandy, relief organizations received hundreds of millions of dollars in donations intended to help storm victims survive and recover. People give more than money: clothing, bottled water, food, and...
by Gerald Aungst | Jan 3, 2016 | Education, Learning, Personal Growth, Uncategorized
Educators have the benefit of getting a fresh start not once but twice a year. We have the start of school in September, then the turning of the calendar in January. Fresh starts often involve fresh commitments. I propose that every educator should make...
by Gerald Aungst | Dec 31, 2015 | Uncategorized
Dear Parents, I get it. You’re frustrated. You want to help your child with his or her school work. It’s supposed to make sense. After all, if an adult can’t grasp it, how is an 8‑year-old supposed to? So when it doesn’t make sense and you can’t help, something must...
