There’s something big happening in the small community of Strathroy, Ontario—something that those most vociferously advocating for the development of that all too familiar amalgm of 21st century learning skills need to get up and see. And be sure to go on a Wednesday because that’s the day that Our Lady Immaculate School‘s Nancy Duarte [...]
About Stephen Hurley
Stephen Hurley has been involved in public education for over 27 years, serving as a classroom teacher, school-based resource, curriculum consultant and teacher educator. He is most passionate about issues and conversations around school change and innovation, and welcomes all voices to the conversation. You can contact Hurley at stephen.hurley@sympatico.ca
Fun? WOW!
Here’s a fun piece that my friend, Bob Astolfo, just sent along. Engagement, fun, collaboration and high quality performance—and the Arts!
Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most
For those of us who feel most alive on the seasonal cusps, this is a wonderful time of the year. If you’re living in the northern hemisphere, the immediate promise of warmer weather, spring flowers and the lure of summer vacations are likely putting quite the step in your walk. Those of us deeply immersed [...]
Look What They’ve Done To My Bears!
It’s not that I’ve suddenly become some sort of design phenom, but I do find myself becoming much more attuned to the way things are packaged, produced and presented. A combination of an arts background, a long-time interest in the world of advertising and marketing, and a father-in-law with a passion for graphic design is [...]
Maybe We’re Afraid That We Can’t Be Amusing On Our Own!
What have they done to the traditional children’s birthday parties? When I was growing up, you invited a few people from school (at that time, school and neighbourhood were synonymous) into your home, played a few games, ate a few hotdogs, a little cake and that was it! I mean, what more did a five [...]
Pause the World Daddy…I Have to Pee!
My son Luke has almost mastered the basics of our rather complex multi-function remote control. He is now able to activate the various components of our very modest entertainment centre: the on’s, the off’s, the stops, the starts and the record feature of the PVR. But the function that has captured my attention the most [...]
