Lt. Job Lane Elementary School

There is current legislation in Massachusetts to have schools be given an index score for how well they are doing for giving students creativity. This got me thinking. . . .how is Lane doing with creativity opportunities for kids? In my opinion, we are ahead of most schools in Massachusetts....

A successful school  has to inspire and give students opportunity to create. But are school killing creativity? That is what Ken Robinson argues in this interview. Sir Ken makes a strong case that schools need to give students a wide range of subjects, “The arts, sciences, humanities, physical education, languages...

I never lose sight of the value of playing on teams or participating in groups, such as the Boys and Girls Scouts. Although school is important, there are also many learning opportunities outside of school. Sports teaches us the values of teamwork, fairness, hard work, and goal-setting. Recently some Lane...