Learning does not begin with content. It begins with the state of the learner. When children are emotionally settled, well rested, nourished, and attuned to their environment, their brains are primed for curiosity, creativity, and deep engagement. This concept, often overlooked in fast-paced academic settings, is central to effective education. A child who is “ready to learn” is not simply present; they are regulated, focused, and open to new experiences.
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In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence, and increasingly digital learning environments, handwriting may appear to be a fading art. Yet research across neuroscience, education, psychology, and child development continues to affirm that handwriting plays a vital role in how children think, learn, and communicate.
A Moment That Sparked Reflection
Leadership is not a title. It’s a way of being. It begins the moment a child takes responsibility for their own choices, their own voice, and their own way of showing up in the world.
In a world full of noise, deep listening is more than hearing; it is the practice of being fully present so that another person feels valued, understood, and safe to express their truth. In a world filled with noise and distraction, deep listening is a radical act of care.
Last week on the 'All Learning Reimagined' podcast. I unpacked the Is-Be Learning Framework for all parents and educators who are looking for guidance towards a new way of guiding children.
Tyrants are Toppling:
A Summary of the latest report from the International Common Law Court
with Kevin Annett and Shaun Attwood
"If you do nothing else tonight, watch these inspiring clips from yesterday's interview with Kevin Annett; then you'll want to do something to stop the monsters who destroyed my life as a child!"
The last Christmas we were all together hangs over memory like the fog did that year in the Alberni valley. It was a time of gathering, two years and more of labor summoning so many together where once there were but a few. And it was a time of ending.
The church stewards had warned me to expect an overflow crowd at the Christmas Eve service, and like overgrown elves they had busied themselves around the building, stringing wires and sound systems in the cold auditorium kept that way to save money. The snow had come early, and our food bank was already depleted.