Among the exciting possibilities in education today is this one: the design of schools can change to better support the 21st C. pedagogy and the development of 21st C. skills.  Over the past year, Ashley has had the opportunity to work with one of the great educators in North America, Dean Ena Shelley, and one of the most famous architects in the world, Gyo Obata.  Together, they are transforming an old school to one that will be an inspiration for the future.  This is what Ashley has to say about this exciting process. Ena Shelley is the Dean of the ... read more...

Oregon Episcopal School Kindergarten Field Guide This spectacular field guide by five and six year old children is a vital, thrilling demonstration of student voices in action designing and creating real work that contributes knowledge, innovation and insight to the local and global community.  These students are leading by example.  Here is how it happened. Last February, Louise led a day-long workshop at Opal School of the Portland Children’s Museum in Portland, Oregon.  The workshop focused on curriculum design and featured students’ exemplary work.  During the workshop, Louise worked with Kirstin McAuley, a kindergarten teacher at Oregon Episcopal School, (OES).  ... read more...