School and Parent Relationships

by erikf | Content Area

When I was a little girl at Agnes J. Johnson School in Weott I remember wishing my mom would come to school and help in class.  She never did.  I would beg her.  There was no conflict with work.  I didn’t understand.  Finally she revealed that she just...

The “F” Word

by erikf | Content Area

Today I was at my awesome new standing desk doing some research for an upcoming workshop series in collaboration with our Redwood Writing Project about Place Based Learning.  In one hand I had my copy of Last Child in the Woods, littered with sticky notes marking all...

Reading Season

by erikf | Content Area

My big plans for Winter Break involve a book, the fireplace, and a bottomless cup of warm goodness.  If you’ve been waiting for a chance to catch up on some professional development reading, this is the time. The HERC has been building our collection of new...

Curriculum fair featuring ELA, ELD, Arts, and local resources on November 7

by erikf | Content Area

Our first ever event of this kind is shaping up to be a pretty big deal.  Not only do we have publishers coming from all over the state to share their curriculum, but local non-profits have graciously agreed to exhibit with us as well.  We’ve selected groups...

HERC Open Lab

by erikf | Content Area, E-Learning, Independent Learning, Ipad and Tablets, Library, Technology 101

Last year we had “Appy Hour” and this year we will offer similar support for your tech needs–but now you can use this hour to bring in any project you want help with. There are more of us here to support you and your individual needs. Want help...