Coffee Break

We saw Race to Nowhere last night at the Colonial Theatre and found it very well done. This interactive page, End the Race, has interesting links as well as action steps.

Nancy Collins came across this from our friend Isaac Graves; good read.

Finally, this is a mesmerizing process...

Enjoy your coffee, tea, or other break beverage of choice. Today's here is Good Earth's Sweet & Spicy Herbal.

Coffee Break!

We've been hearing about this book, A New Culture of Learning, and just ordered a copy to pass around.

Pie Day is coming, and in addition to eating delicious pies, we will be celebrating Pi Day. How can you argue with a day that combines math and pastry?

Race to Nowhere

The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville will be showing an important new film, Race to Nowhere, on Thursday, March 10. From the producers:

A concerned mother turned filmmaker aims her camera at the culture of hollow achievement and pressure to perform that has invaded Americaʼs schools. It is destroying our childrenʼs love of learning and feeding an epidemic of unprepared, disengaged, and unhealthy students.

This remarkable new film shines a light on the price our kids pay for this “race to nowhere.” Cheating is commonplace, stress-related illness, depression and burnout are rampant, and ironically, young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired.

Let us know what you think of our latest on-screen ad at the Colonial!

Coffee Break

Here's some interesting surfing for your coffee break. You're welcome.

From The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Case for Play; How a handful of researchers are trying to save childhood.

This video, which will undoubtedly inspire some doodling.

This one's bookmarked and referred to frequently in the office: New AAP Report Stresses Play for Healthy Development.

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Upattinas at the Mall

We've set up a kiosk in the Exton Mall and think it looks fabulous. Take a look!

The other side:

The kiosk is in a great spot, near the food court, and is a wonderful opportunity to share our message with the surrounding communities. The picture frame in the bottom right corner is a digital frame running a slide show of photos.

Our magnetic poetry sets are put to good use here. Designed with input from students, the words help convey what Upattinas means to everyone.

Stop by and take a look!

Welcome Back Russell!

Russell Buckingham, former teacher, artist extraordinaire, Renaissance Man, and all around Great Guy is returning to teaching at Upattinas! He will spend two days a week working with students of all ages doing drawing and painting, and supporting portfolio development.

How excited are we? Well, click here to discover some of Russell's art, then come back.Finished? Good, because there's more.

Russell brings his love of art, collecting, history, and tango, (yes, tango classes are a possibility!) two days a week. A field trip to STEAMpunk at Penn State's Freyburger Gallery is already on the books as the first of many plans Russell has for field trips.

There is also a rumor that the Trading Post will be revived. Stay tuned...