Steven DelpomeApr 18, 20202 minWhat's going to happen?Here in NJ, Governor Murphy suggested that when schools reopen, kids are going to have to wear masks, which, to me, spurs a lot more...
Steven DelpomeMar 28, 20201 minExperienceWhen we have trouble with our cars we turn to experts with experience with cars. When we have trouble with our plumbing we turn to...
Steven DelpomeMar 23, 20202 minEnoughComplaining and calling people selfish and greedy for buying up massive amounts of groceries during this health crisis has become trendy...
Steven DelpomeOct 1, 20191 mina poemTo the teacher who knows what’s best: You’ve only experienced children in captivity Allowed only to act within your rules Allowed to...
Steven DelpomeSep 17, 20191 minI don't knowSo we've made the transition to Meadow Learning. Why we did it we will explain soon if anyone cares to hear, but another question for...
Steven DelpomeFeb 22, 20182 minIf you care about the lives of children, stop taking the power that is rightly theirs.Seventeen people die at the gun of one person and America seems capable of only one of two reactions: --Having armed adults to protect...
Steven DelpomeFeb 20, 20181 minPics or it didn't happenSo my sister sends me a Buzzfeed article: “10 Mind-Blowing Benefits of Playtime That Every Parent Should Know.” It’s quality stuff. Good...
Steven DelpomeFeb 13, 20181 minThe Sun and the Moon"Collecting data on human learning based on children's behavior in school is like collecting data on killer whales based on their...
Steven DelpomeJan 27, 20181 minBack seat driversWhen you say "children must drive their own learning," do you mean that they must take the wheel of the car and go where they please? Or...
Steven DelpomeJan 24, 20181 minFat man runningI’m learning that there’s something about a fat man running that makes people want to stop and say nice things--even though there is zero...
Steven DelpomeJan 22, 20186 minRepost: a theory on how we learnRearranging the site and moving this piece to the blogs as that seems to be where it belongs anyways. Reposted along with some...
Steven DelpomeJan 18, 20181 minThe time that my time was my own for an entire day...A week ago the to do list was: Complete grant application to <anonymous foundation> Repair malfunctioning laptop Update Resume Do IRS...
Steven DelpomeJan 13, 20181 minThere is no spoon.“My goodness these kids are so much worse than we were.” “School wasn’t like this when I was there.” “It’s these damn phones. They’ve...
Steven DelpomeJan 3, 20181 minLook ElsewhereSo many of us who run a specific program or system marry ourselves to it. Blinding ourselves from seeing that there are other ways. If...
Steven DelpomeDec 21, 20171 minA Lack of Empathy"These kids these days are so selfish. They completely lack any empathy!" --common lament of the grown-up Well, what do you expect when...
Steven DelpomeDec 19, 20171 minWhy are children bored at school?Children are fascinated by everything. By this... By this... By this... It takes a purposeful effort to bore a child. Purposeful? Yes. ...
Steven DelpomeDec 4, 20171 minWhat are you looking for?So often we only look for what we want to see and can only see that thing or see that it is missing. But what are we missing out on? ...
Steven DelpomeDec 4, 20171 minPass the butterOf course you like the word “learners.” It puts kids in their place. Says to children, “Your purpose here is to learn the things I, the...
Steven DelpomeNov 13, 20171 minZoos and Gardens and SchoolsZoos have figured out that animals need to be in environments that reflect their natural state in order to grow and be healthy. Gardeners...
Steven DelpomeNov 1, 20171 minNot so funny anymoreA few months back I (feebly) attempted to make a video pointing out one of the more frustrating aspects of what school reformers think is...