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Understanding the Five Layers of Professional Discourse in Education
By clarifying these kinds of key terms and phrases, can better identify how their interests correlate with the interests of others.
Greg Mullen
Mar 228 min read
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Creating a Thriving Educational Ecosystem
The leaves and fruit represent the classrooms most directly involved with the immediate environment but if the flow of nutrients is weak or
Greg Mullen
Jan 219 min read
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“Can’t” - Limitation or Exception in a Growth Mindset?
This article is an exploration of “can’t” in the context of a Growth Mindset. It explores when “can’t” is more than a hurdle to overcome.
Greg Mullen
Oct 30, 20245 min read
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Developing Agency in Schools Starts with School Leadership
First, take a moment to reflect on this statement: "A teacher cannot give any more agency to students than they themselves have." - Anne...
Greg Mullen
Sep 27, 20246 min read
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Response to L.A. Times Op-Ed (June 3, 2021)
The State of California has proposed a new framework for Mathematics which was released for public review and comment in early 2021, and...
Greg Mullen
Jun 3, 20214 min read
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A Creative Solution for Schools in a Post-Pandemic Environment (PART 3 of 3)
This article looks at the impact of a self-directed learning philosophy on elements of a school's culture.
Greg Mullen
May 19, 202010 min read
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A Creative Solution for Schools in a Post-Pandemic Environment (PART 2 of 3)
Traditionally, students learned according to a schedule which they themselves were not responsible for planning or executing.
Greg Mullen
May 11, 20209 min read
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A Creative Solution for Schools in a Post-Pandemic Environment (PART 1 of 3)
This article is the first of a three-part series. This Part 1 looks at Self-Directed Learning, its benefits, and motivation for learning.
Greg Mullen
May 5, 20209 min read
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Pandemic Insight: Addressing Inequity in Education.
What can schools learn from this experience that can positively shape school policies moving forward? The following are a few points...
Greg Mullen
Apr 8, 20203 min read
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Op Ed: How California Can Turn the Revolutionary Tide of Education with Self-Directed Learning
This week, Governor Newsom made headlines when he said California schools may not reopen this school year...
Greg Mullen
Mar 18, 20203 min read
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