Younger Jon would have never believed that Older Jon has two children in private school. I'm a proud survivor of the School District of Philadelphia, which provided me a high-quality education that positioned me well for college and career.
And yet, here I am with two children attending a K-12 independent private school. It's the best possible choice I could have made for either of them. Here's one example as to why.
My daughter, Norah, plans to major in early childhood education in college in preparation for a career as an elementary school teacher. Last year, she mentored in the Lower School by helping out in the 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms during her free periods. This year, however, a modernization of the school's daily schedule eliminated that opportunity.
Instead of giving up something she loves (working with the younger children), she pitched to the Upper School administration the idea of an independent study for the first semester of her senior year. The school wholeheartedly agreed.
For the past three-plus months, Norah independently researched early childhood education and development (specifically, the impact of tone of voice in the classroom), compiled that research into a paper, and designed and taught a lesson plan for the third grade.
Earlier this week, Norah presented her independent study to the Lower School faculty. Watching her professionally and confidently present her research and classroom experience was one of my best parental moments. It's a testament to her and the education she has received for the past 13 years at Lake Ridge Academy.
My daughter, Norah, plans to major in early childhood education in college in preparation for a career as an elementary school teacher. Last year, she mentored in the Lower School by helping out in the 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms during her free periods. This year, however, a modernization of the school's daily schedule eliminated that opportunity.
Instead of giving up something she loves (working with the younger children), she pitched to the Upper School administration the idea of an independent study for the first semester of her senior year. The school wholeheartedly agreed.
For the past three-plus months, Norah independently researched early childhood education and development (specifically, the impact of tone of voice in the classroom), compiled that research into a paper, and designed and taught a lesson plan for the third grade.
Earlier this week, Norah presented her independent study to the Lower School faculty. Watching her professionally and confidently present her research and classroom experience was one of my best parental moments. It's a testament to her and the education she has received for the past 13 years at Lake Ridge Academy.
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Norah is going to make a wonderful elementary school teacher, and I couldn't be prouder.
Here's what I read this week that you should read, too.
Every ChatGPT user needs to know what happened at OpenAI this week — via Boy Genius Report
What employers can learn from the OpenAI drama — via Employment & Labor Insider
Navigating the New Risks and Regulatory Challenges of GenAI — via Harvard Business Review
Exploring the Ethics of AI in Legal Writing and Blogging — via Real Lawyers Have Blogs
Can Implementing Artificial Intelligence Tools Better Your Brewery? — via Brewer Magazine
How to Fix the Paternity Leave Problem — via Evil HR Lady, Suzanne Lucas
With the Great Reshuffle Comes Great Headaches for Employers — via Dan Schwartz's Connecticut Employment Law Blog
One court finally answers the question: when does extended medical leave become unreasonable? — via Eric Meyer's The Employer Handbook Blog
McDonald's asks SCOTUS to hear no-poach case — via HR Dive
Heated Litigation Fight Over 'Double-Spacing' Ends in Judge Telling Everyone to Shut Up — via Above the Law
Tesla workers report explosions, concussions, and grisly robot injuries at Texas factory — via The Verge
Americans Now Tipping Significantly Less at Restaurants, With Some Giving Nothing at All — via VinePair
If you think 'bossware' surveillance culture in the workplace is new, think again — via The Guardian