Student Ownership Posts

Standing By the Water: Owning What You See
June 23, 2023

Standing By the Water: Owning What You See

In the Element Is Everything Podcast episode "Standing by the Water: Owning What You See," Terri Novacek explores one of the most challenging—and empowering—skills a person can develop:Personal accountability.The timing of this conve…
What If the Future of Education Is Less About Teaching and More About Learning?
June 10, 2022

What If the Future of Education Is Less About Teaching and More About Learning?

In the Element Is Everything Podcast episode "Heading for Open Waters, A Reflection on the Purpose of School," Terri Novacek explores a question that many parents began asking during and after the COVID years:What if our children need something di…
Whose Definition of Success Is Your Child Following?
Oct. 1, 2021

Whose Definition of Success Is Your Child Following?

In the Element Is Everything Podcast episode "Redefining Success," Terri Novacek sits down with Scott Schimmel, founder and CEO of YouSchool, to explore a question that many parents—and adults—quietly wrestle with throughout their lives:…
Are We Focusing on the Wrong Outcomes?
Sept. 17, 2021

Are We Focusing on the Wrong Outcomes?

In the Element Is Everything Podcast episode "Learning as a Fountain, Not a Drain," Terri Novacek sits down with internationally recognized education expert Dr. Yong Zhao to explore a timely question:What should education look like in a world…
Are We Preparing Children for School or for Life?
July 9, 2021

Are We Preparing Children for School or for Life?

Most parents want the same thing.We want our children to become capable adults. We want them to solve problems, make good decisions, communicate effectively, and pursue meaningful goals. We want them to be confident enough to navigate challenges a…
Your Element – The Genie in Us (genius) by Terri Novacek
March 25, 2021

Your Element – The Genie in Us (genius) by Terri Novacek

 Your Element – The Genie in Us (genius)It is one year since our local schools and businesses closed or changed their operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The battle of when and how to open our schools cont…