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Ben Wilkoff

3,651 posts since 2005. My name is Ben Wilkoff, and I Teach. And Learn. A Lot.

  • A Sea of HumanityWhen we look out and see our community gathered: students, parents, teachers, and leaders; I hope we see folks coming together. A sea filled with…Newsletter Archive
  • Reaching Out and InWe are not the only ones engaged in teaching and learning. Far from it. But, knowing when we should reach out to others and when should we reach…Newsletter Archive
  • BlanketsWhen the days get cold, my kids bring out their blankets from bedrooms. They carry them around for warmth, but they tend to leave them behind…Newsletter Archive
  • The Other SideYesterday, I spoke with a superintendent in Singapore via video conference alongside many other APS educators. He was on the other side of the…Newsletter Archive
  • PatternsWe are pattern recognition machines. We look for them to avoid threats and to embrace opportunities. Sometimes, though, the single unexplainable…Newsletter Archive
  • Their Eyes Light UpWhen a child is passionate about her learning, it isn’t a secret. In fact, it is contagious. The fire in the eyes of one learner communicates to…Newsletter Archive
  • FutureWe can’t predict what will happen this year or next. However, everything we do today will make a difference. The words we say and actions we take…Newsletter Archive
  • OwnershipJust questions today: Who “owns” the learning in your school? And, how do you know? Is it those doing the most work? Is it those that are learning…Newsletter Archive
  • Learning In HoustonI was in Houston for a school visit 3 weeks ago. That school is closed, along with hundreds of others. But, the kids of Houston are still learning…Newsletter Archive
  • CreateI am happiest when I create. But, only when that creation is in the service of solving for an identified need or answering authentic questions.…Newsletter Archive