Do-Overs — Every September!
It’s what makes education so much fun.
If something didn’t quite work out this school year there’s always next year. Our profession is kind of unique that way. I’ve always liked the fact that we get to press ‘reset’. As teachers, administrators and support staff we get do-overs all the time.
We also have an education system that supports repeat opportunities for students. I’d like to take a close look at WHY we should remember to have that mindset of providing do-overs for our students.
School is a safe place — as educators we take enormous pride in creating spaces that are emotionally safe for everyone regardless of their story or history. For some of our students the stark reality is that we may be the ONLY place in their world where they feel the most connected to an adult. A place where some may form their only trusting, compassionate relationships with a caring adult.
For those of you unfamiliar with my passion for Star Wars I should tell you that it is truly one of those past-times from my youth which has extended into my adult life. I get just as excited for the next Star Wars movie as I was for the last one.
As the story goes, Hungarian sculptor and professor Ernő Rubik invented the device to teach his students about the mechanics behind 3D movable parts. He soon discovered that he had a pretty cool toy on his hands and with that impetus, the Rubik’s Cube made it’s international debut at some European toy fairs in early 1980. With sales at over 350 million units to date it is widely assumed to be the world’s top selling puzzle game … ever!
The Power of Why 