As a young man charging into adulthood, I looked to writers and novelists for what my future might hold. John Irving’s seminal novel The World According to Garp provided a wealth of insight that I continue to draw upon to this day. The novel describes the unique, colorful life of one TS Garp, and 35 years later I continue to see parallels. I happily borrow the title.
You see, Garp led me to understand how each of us is profoundly shaped by past and present experiences. The places we have lived, the things we have seen, the conflicts we have resolved--or abandoned--largely determine our values and perspective on the world. We mirror back our past as priorities about what we want to do in the future.
The purpose of this blog is to begin a conversation with you about education and priorities at Lake Mary Prep--to blend our past and present and forge a strong future. Around the world education is undergoing significant change, and we at Lake Mary are standing right in the middle of it. It is an exciting time to be involved, to share ideas and opinions and shape that future. For many parents, the education their children are receiving is different from what they experienced. How to make sense of this and feel assured that new directions will deliver results?
This is where our conversation begins. We may agree or disagree, or find we share common ideals and uncommon truths. Regardless, we’ll all be richer for the discussion and our school stronger as a result.
Let’s start with a handful of topics we’ll be discussing in future, to broaden our understanding and build capacity:
· What is a Critical-Thinking School?
· What is Brain-Based Learning?
· What Are Colleges Really Looking For?
· Is an International Perspective Really Necessary?
· What Happened to Letter Grades?
· The Essentials: Why Do We Use Essential Questions?
· Has the United States Lost Its Edge? Can It Be Regained?
We’ll use social media tools to brighten the conversation and celebrate your voice. Welcome to the future!
Sincerely,
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