Let me know if you find anything online about Perspectives. I had a hard time finding anything, but will try calling with Ann's information.
Thanks.
Brian
A program of the Institute of Educational Inquiry. We promote professional development focused on the growth of students successful members of a democratic society; and help preserve school advancement of Agenda for Education in a Democracy.
January 30, 2009
Brian Boyd is now a member of The Five Freedoms Network
I am currently the principal of the Dayton Regional STEM School. Prior to that I was a HS math teacher and MS principal, and most recently a mathematics education faculty member at Wright State University. I am married an have three children.
My Ideal School is a Place Where:
...a place where both students and the adults of the school are engaged in meaningful learning experiences. A place where student thinking is at the center of each classroom and a major focus of the teachers' discussion in the school. A place where student thinking and performance (of which a standardized test is but one SMALL part) are used to assess and evaluate a schools success.
Recommended Reading:
An Ethic of Excellence, Ron Berger
Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell
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Hi Brian, and welcome to the Five Freedoms Network. It's great to have you here -- how did you hear about us?
Is Dayton Regional STEM School a high school? I know STEM is Science, Technology and Math, and found myself thinking how intriguing an elementary STEM school could be... I'd love to hear any ideas or suggestions you might have for how The Five Freedoms Project and the Network could contribute to your work.
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