Whole Child Education
“Whole Child” education is a term often used to describe an approach to education that focuses on more than a narrowly defined set of outcomes (often limited to standardized test results). This...
Why is Unstructured Play Crucial?
Several weeks ago, Julie Layne (1-3rd grade math) shared an online article with me about the value of play, and in particular unstructured play. The article, “Why is Unstructured Play Crucial”...
Where Did Your Bixby Questions Lead You?
Abby McLelland, a Bixby alumni asked this great question at a small gathering of alumni and parents of alumni,hosted by the Pizzi family. It is such a powerful question because it captures perfectly...
Is A Private Elementary Education Worth It?
Is a private elementary education worth it? It’s a question that I hear from time to time and one that I have had to ask myself. Recently I had a chance to talk about this with a friend, Emily...