It is defined, simply, as "people with shared beliefs and practices, shared beliefs and values of group, knowledge and sophistication."  The culture of a school defines its success, or failure, to educate students - socially, emotionally, and academically. John Goodlad wrote, "It is difficult to … [Read more...]

Funding Opportunities for US Schools The following funding opportunities are currently accepting applications. CenterSource can provide you with information for your grant application. Fundsnet Services Fundsnet Services provides grantwriting and fundraising resource information for funding … [Read more...]

The Ontario Tribes Learning Communities Consortium has organized a special event for educators! Don't miss this exciting conference on Friday, April 8th and Saturday April 9th! Click here for full Tribes TLC Conference Program! Conference Summary Friday, April 8, 2011 7:00 - 9:30 … [Read more...]

To Trust the Process... Ten smiling students all standing in a line, The Ministry of Education said, “Test them!” then there were nine. Nine smiling students found teachers would not negotiate One shouted “I have a voice too!” then there were eight. Eight smiling students … [Read more...]

If you know the Tribes TLC process, you've heard those words before.  They were intended, several years ago, to awaken the need for an overhaul in the way we “do school”. Now, sadly, we revisit that phrase to awaken the need for a deliberate reflection in the way we behave, in the wake of … [Read more...]

Sometimes it's nice to have a magic button for a quick prompt, inspiration, or solution to the question "what can I do now?" "Weekly Tribes" is designed to take a minimum of preparation and only 10 - 15 minutes.  Add  "weekly tribes" to your home page by following these easy steps, and you will … [Read more...]

The Road Less Traveled… …is unpaved, with some big darn potholes, and through the wilderness.  But it is a beautiful sight, if one takes the time to stop and see and appreciate the sights. In this metaphor, the ‘sights’ are the students; the ‘road’ is the path educational practice … [Read more...]

Here in California, we are collectively overjoyed with the outlook for the San Francisco Giants in the World Series.  And the reason they are in it, apart from sheer talent, is something we all “know”, but, too often, take for granted – teamwork. "I think it's kind of a lesson in Baseball … [Read more...]