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How a lack of dominance can create better students
"No voice dominates and no one is the passenger" Tesla and its way of operating come to mind when pondering this quote. Tesla is an...

James Rawls
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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Our kids are inheriting a world that's in a constant state of change
There is no doubt that our education system needs reform. We are not adequately preparing our students for the real world or the world...

James Rawls
Aug 31, 20222 min read
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Modern school reform's biggest hurdle: too much emphasis on one teacher
One of the most significant hurdles I observe in modern school reform is the emphasis placed on a single teacher to educate a pool of...

James Rawls
Aug 28, 20221 min read
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A new culture of learning
Douglas Thomas argues that the way we currently think about learning is outdated and no longer effective. He suggests that we need to...

James Rawls
Aug 23, 20222 min read
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Ideas are the foundation of progress. So just say them!
What if we never spoke about the thoughts we had? Would important conversations take place to solve some of the world's toughest...

James Rawls
Jul 22, 20221 min read
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How Videos Can Ignite CHANGE and Urgency
Too often, videos or other media try too hard to stuff a lot of dry facts and figures into a short period without any real thought given...

James Rawls
Jul 22, 20222 min read
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How COVA Can Help You Build an Impressive ePortfolio
COVA has definitely changed my mindset in several ways. For starters, I no longer see value only in things that can be measured or...

James Rawls
Jul 22, 20221 min read
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Can You Teach A Dog New Tricks? COVA Says It Depends On Mindset
When it comes to learning, having a learner's mindset is vital. Those who have a learning mindset are often open to new information and...

James Rawls
Jul 22, 20221 min read
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Where do we go from here in terms of education? Are we progressing?
The United States as a whole has yet to see a more significant change in education due to the implementation of educational reform...

James Rawls
Jul 19, 20222 min read
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A manifesto for learning that will change how you think about education.
The most natural way to learn for me comes from an environment requiring active participation. I was raised in the rural parts of...

James Rawls
Jul 3, 20226 min read
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Impact of the Growth Mindset Plan
Having a growth mindset is a powerful attitude that can help students develop a love for learning, improve their grades and increase...

James Rawls
Jun 25, 20224 min read
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Disruptive Innovation: Collaborative Discussion
To be a life-long learner is one of the many mantras in education. However, when it comes to change regarding education fundamentals,...

James Rawls
Jun 24, 20222 min read
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Impact of the Growth Mindset
Carol Dweck stated that every one of us is a mixture of both mindsets, and I agree. However, given the many circumstances we often face,...

James Rawls
Jun 24, 20222 min read
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Your Perception of the Growth Mindset
The embracing of a growth mindset changes how a person learns. Over time, you will no longer think of yourself as a victim of your...

James Rawls
Jun 24, 20221 min read
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