Stephen Nothum | Author | Learning Designer | Education Leader
I design learning that tells a story, sticks, and makes an impact.
Latest Posts
Read All
-
The American Achievement System
Read more: The American Achievement SystemI’ve been to a lot of staff meetings over the course of my career as a public school teacher. In nearly every meeting, there are two words that fall regularly off the lips of school leadership: achievement and on-track. What do these words mean in the context of education and how might they be detrimental…
-
The Allegory of the Passenger
Read more: The Allegory of the PassengerA passenger purchases a ticket to travel by plane. After passing through security, they arrive at the service desk near their terminal. “Hello, I purchased a ticket to fly on this plane. I understand this airplane is a new model, and this is the first week it is being used commercially. I would like to…
-
The Myth of Virtue Signaling
Read more: The Myth of Virtue SignalingVirtue signaling. If you are on any social media platform or have ventured into the abyss of cable news talk shows then you’ve probably heard this term thrown around. Well, I am here to tell you that this insidious practice that is allegedly undermining universities, college athletics, professional sports, the film industry, your trip to…
-
“None of Your Business”: Why 2020 Is the Perfect Year to Read A Christmas Carol
Read more: “None of Your Business”: Why 2020 Is the Perfect Year to Read A Christmas CarolIn 1842, England’s Royal Commission of Inquiry into Children’s Employment released its first report on child labor. The document, comprising data and interview transcripts that were gathered from investigators who visited labor facilities across England, shed a light on the horrendous treatment of child laborers and the systemic problems that perpetuated abuse among children as…
Stephen Nothum 