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CMK in Reggio - New opportunity to participate
You are invited to share your work at CMK ReggioFor the first time, the Constructing Modern Knowledge institute will host an Academic Symposium alongside its signature hands-on learning experience. A limited number of short presentations will be selected from scholars, academics, and classroom educators to share their work with fellow institute participants in an intimate setting at The Language of Computation: CMK in Reggio this June. Submit a proposal for a symposium presentation here. The Language of Computation - CMK In Reggio Early-bird Registration Ends March 1st!Computation isn't a subject. It's a superpower for every subject. Join us... Gary Stager featured in Wide Walls PodcastThis is a delightfully free-wheeling discussion in which Gary Stager explores the art of teaching, jazz and mastery, and learning-by-doing. The Wide Walls Podcast with Dr. Gary Stager. Sylvia Martinez & Gary Stager |
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Dear Colleague, What if you could spend five days in the birthplace of one of the world's most influential educational approaches, working alongside the visionary educators who've been demonstrating for over sixty years that children are capable, creative researchers deserving of our highest respect? Now imagine if learner-centered progressive traditions were supercharged by computation, robotics, and even AI. The Language of Computation: Constructing Modern Knowledge in Reggio Emilia returns...
Hello Reader! Computer programming is the new liberal art Programming gives young people agency over an increasingly complex and technologically sophisticated world. Seymour Papert asked more than 50 years ago, “Does the computer program the child or the child program the computer?” Answering that question in favor of the child is critical now more than ever. Developing, possessing, and wielding such computational fluency is essential for participating in democracy and thriving in an...
Dear Reader, After decades of working with schools across Australia and New Zealand, I'm thrilled to announce my return in late February and early March 2026. This isn't just another professional development tour. This is a chance for your school community to experience transformative learning adventures that combine progressive education traditions with cutting-edge computational thinking, project-based learning, and hands-on innovation. Why work with me? I don't just talk about good...