This is one mom’s perspective on Dr. Mazius’s most recent ed talk. I say that because Dr. Mazius manages to fit neurological anatomy, psychology, sociology and parenting all into one talk so we likely all walk away remembering different highlights. In past EdTalks, Dr. Mazius has addressed happiness, stress and learned behavior. Next time he Read More…
Month: January 2020
A guest blog post by Michelle Walny – Tikkun Olam
It is about repairing the world. But it is also about repairing ourselves- making us better people. When our daughter joined MJDS, one aspect I was really excited about was the ‘required’ service learning hours. I knew why we give back and I knew that our child would have no problem with these hours. She Read More…
Guest blogger – Gev. Jirovetz – The power of student-owned learning
I can’t stop thinking about the teaching and learning that is happening at MJDS. Our kids are amazing! We are trying something new in Exploring the Core (ETC) this year (a 5th-8th grade STEAM course). The seventh and eighth graders have been challenged to develop a business for an Entrepreneur Fair. Their business can offer Read More…