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About Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

an educator in Independent Schools for over 38 years

Klingenstein Head’s Fellowship, Day 2

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Philosophy of Education; Research Skills; 21st Century Skills So Montaigne would have loved Sugata Mitra.   Sugata Mitra discusses minimally-invasive education.  On this day we debated how we judge what makes a teacher qualified to teach his/her subject matter: in domestic … Continue reading →

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Heads Of School Against Gun Violence

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Heads Of School Against Gun Violence The dawning of a new era? Maybe. Feeling the need to do something? Then do it. Our children are depending on us to keep them safe.

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Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Somewhere Over the Rainbow Newtown Music Project   Children from Newtown, CT sing with one of my favorite singers. Believe in the healing power of music!

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Parents and children talking tech and tech rules at home

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I love this story for many different reasons, but mostly because it really does spell out what parents need to discuss with children about technology and each individual family’s core values. Adapt it as you will for your family, but … Continue reading →

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From NAIS: coping with tragedy

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Resources for parents and teachers: http://view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe5e10797365047b7711&m=fe641570716701787713&ls=fdfc1271756606747c107275&l=fe9b15727764027f72&s=fe1f1d73716d077f731078&jb=ffce15&ju=fe2211727c600c78741679&r=0  

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Digital or Analog?

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

First trimester is over, and report cards have been sent home electronically. Honor Roll certificates are being prepared. Accomplishment is being acknowledged. Effort is being rewarded. Goals are being set. This is the life of schools. And yes, there is … Continue reading →

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Tis the season…

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I have worked at four schools in my 24 years in independent schools and I have never been part of such a lovely, community-building event as this weekend’s holiday decorating party. Parents, veteran and brand new, faculty and staff listened … Continue reading →

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A Time for Giving Thanks and Modeling Gratitude…

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

After a Fall fraught with storms and the associated losses (much closer to home than we are used to),  this past week has been a time for family and friends and gratitude. I am so grateful for all the TPS … Continue reading →

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Customized education… the wave of the future or a passing fad?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I have been sheepishly using the term “personalize” for our unique educational experience. This piece in Forbes illuminates the question and ties in nicely with our faculty summer reading about creativity and a new educational vision. http://www.forbes.com/sites/skollworldforum/2012/11/12/why-we-need-a-fundamental-shift-in-how-we-approach-education/

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NYC Dept of Ed suggests resources for materials at home…

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/learnathome/default.htm

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