New Articles of Note

Here are several articles of note, along with brief commentary, that I have come across over the past few days. Hopefully you will find something of interest and assistance to your work in this list.

• The Next Five Years: Five Key Opportunities for School Leaders -- I am hoping to see these ideas embraced in all areas of education, but especially in the Lutheran education world.
• Are You Uncomfortable Yet? -- A sobering look at the U.S. economy and the job market, and a push for schools to change to better meet the needs of students in the world that is.
• The Case for Margins in a Student's Life -- Our students are overscheduled, how it affects them, and what can be done about it.
• Six Projects to Keep Students Engaged as Summer Break Nears -- Ideas for keeping the learning process going in engaging ways.