Saturday, February 28, 2009

Welcome to my blog! After many years of proselytizing about technology and the critical importance of 21st century skills, I figured it was about time I took my own advice and began using new technology to communicate. (Actually, blogging isn't that new...if I were really into new technology, I guess I should be "twittering"!) I don't think I am quite ready to take the plunge and create a Facebook page at this point, but this is a good first step.

My essential goal in initiating this blog is is to open up a new conduit for information and ideas to flow between me as the leader of our school and the parents, students, and community members I serve. At times I will post a question in search of feedback relating to school issues and policy, or solutions to things that just perplex me. I will also post my opinion on timely issues relating to the ever-changing nature of education or my reaction to something I have read, once again in hoping for feedback or just to generate a stimulating discussion.

So, parents, students, members of the community, if you are stimulated by something that appears on the blog, please join in the discussion. In the words of one of my not-so-favorite cable news commentators, "Keep it pithy", but by all means, let me know what you are thinking.