Treasured Island: Giving Students Real Skills and Real Responsibilities

Published on April 1, 2008 in Edutopia Magazine, with audio slide show published on edutopia.org.

http://www.edutopia.org/small-maine-school
http://www.edutopia.org/how-to-real-world-projects
http://www.edutopia.org/learning-vessel-slide-show

Located on an island twelve miles off the coast of Maine, North Haven Community School is the smallest K-12 school in the state. But this scrappy school has, often out of necessity, developed innovations that can inspire schools of any size, anywhere.

Teaching With Passion: Advice for Young Educators

Published on March 25, 2008 on edutopia.org

http://www.edutopia.org/jonathan-kozol-advice-teachers

I write about Jonathan Kozol, a hero to many teachers and advocate for students in high-poverty schools. In Letters to A Young Teacher and in talks to educators at the New Teacher Center Symposium, Kozol talks about building relationships, fostering creativity, and standing up for students.

Living Legends: Oral History Projects Bring Core Subjects to Life

Published on March 4, 2008 on edutopia.org

http://www.edutopia.org/oral-history-projects

I get to talk to some of my favorite educators, and discuss one of my favorite student projects, in this month's project based learning article.

Modeling Wilderness Management: Build Your Own National Park

Published on February 20, 2008 on edutopia.org

http://www.edutopia.org/yosemite-institute-wilderness-management

I hang out with 7th graders from Santa Monica in Yosemite National Park as they learn about balancing enjoyment with preservation in this adaptable lesson from the Yosemite Institute.

The Whole Hog

Aired on KQED's The California Report Friday, February 8, 2008.

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R802081630/c

California restaurateurs are bending over backwards these days to include words like "local" and "organic" on their menus. But what about "pig cheeks," "back fat" and "trotters?" The Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park recently hosted a gathering of California chefs known for pushing the culinary envelope.

The Golden State: Dell' Arte International Theater

Aired on KQED's The California Report, Friday, January 25, 2008.

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R801251630/d

Nestled beneath redwoods trees, the Humboldt County town of Blue Lake is home to about 300 families and a few stores. But since the early 1970s, Blue Lake has also been home to Dell'Arte International, a world-renowned theater company and school. The inspiration for their latest play is the not-so-sunny side of California.

Traveler's Checks: Teacher-Tested Travel Grants

Published on January 9, 2008 on edutopia.org.

http://www.edutopia.org/travel-grants

Educators enrich their profession with globe-trotting experience -- and get funding to do it.