Where Do Innovative Organizations Get New Ideas?
As Beaver makes plans around program and pedagogy, I am often asked “Have you looked at what other schools are … Continue reading Where Do Innovative Organizations Get New Ideas?
Archive / P. Hutton Blog
Back to School at Beaver!
Opening Assembly message to students and faculty. Welcome to our 90th school year. And a special welcome to our … Continue reading Back to School at Beaver!
TEDx and The Importance of Being Awesome
Fresh from a few days off, I return resolving to be a more frequent blogger. I’ll start with talking about … Continue reading TEDx and The Importance of Being Awesome
Beaver Science Wing to Undergo Major Renovation
When students return from summer break for the 2011-2012 school year they will be occupying the most forward-thinking science facilities … Continue reading Beaver Science Wing to Undergo Major Renovation
The New Basics: Teaching Creativity & Innovation
A recent Newsweek article entitled “The Creativity Crisis” (July 10, 2010) reported that while IQ scores increase at the same … Continue reading The New Basics: Teaching Creativity & Innovation
Announcing NuVu Program for Beaver Students
I am pleased announce an exciting opportunity for our upper school students to participate in an innovative program at the … Continue reading Announcing NuVu Program for Beaver Students
Sir Kenneth Robinson
Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson challenges the way we’re educating our children. He champions a radical rethink of our school … Continue reading Sir Kenneth Robinson
Tribute to Faculty Member Debi Ellman
From time to time we need to remind ourselves of people at Beaver who have given so many years to … Continue reading Tribute to Faculty Member Debi Ellman
Introducing a Man Who Needs No Introduction
At yesterday’s Founders Day assembly, I had the honor of inducting 15 Beaver seniors into the Cum Laude Society and … Continue reading Introducing a Man Who Needs No Introduction
The Great Library Debate Misses the Point
The recent front-page article about Cushing Academy’s library of the future (“Welcome to the library. Say goodbye to the books,” … Continue reading The Great Library Debate Misses the Point