Monthly Archives: June 2016

Landed in Japan

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

GettIng through customs 

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Departing SFO for Japan

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Saying farewell in airport 24 8th graders, 4 chaperones and a lot of excitement! Lots of family sending us off Japan here we come…

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The question about errands…

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I related to this blog post on so many levels. At Seven Hills, I have been talking to our parents about making their own learning visible, about letting children see their executive function in action. Growing up the oldest of … Continue reading →

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This is an inspirational speech…

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

This speech, at the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s commencement ceremony last week leaves me enticed and thrilled about what is possible in education. This speech also reminds of Between the World and Me, Ta’Nehisi Coates , amazing text, made all the … Continue reading →

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