Dr. Gene Sharratt has earned a well-deserved reputation in North Central Washington and across the state as a visionary thinker in education and community building. If there’s one mantra that Sharratt consistently preaches, it’s...
A couple of forward-thinking school districts in our region are partnering with Communities in Schools of North Central Washington to develop innovative ways to help students who are struggling. These collaborative efforts in Waterville...
When we are thinking about supporting the school levies in North Central Washington in the special election that concludes Feb. 9, let us remember the amazing teachers who have been working their tails off...
(Second of two columns) In my previous column on how we can put the teacher-student relationship at the forefront of our public education system, Manson Elementary teacher Marcy Lindert made a compelling case for...
(First of 2 columns) I am a believer that tapping into the insights and wisdom of people actually doing the work on the ground is essential to charting a thoughtful path forward, particularly when...
The launching of Pinnacles Prep charter school in Wenatchee creates an opportunity for our communities to see the impact of a different learning environment than a traditional K-12 approach — one that is focused...
My guest for this podcast is Jill Fineis, the principal of the fledgling Pinnacles Prep charter public school in Wenatchee, which will open its doors to sixth and seventh graders this fall in the...
In a recent column, I wrote about my frustrations with the factory mindset that persists with regards to how our children are educated in this country. I argued it would be far more effective...
We have been hearing a lot lately by politicians and pundits about the damage our children are experiencing because of the Covid pandemic and how our educational system should be ramped up so that...
One defining characteristic of great teachers is that they never give up on kids. They are relentless in finding ways to make meaningful connections with every student they interact with. Jon Magnus, a French...