Note: This is the beginning of something. I know what the end will be, but not how I will get there, much like the focus in the title. So be patient it will grow as my journey runs its course.

What happens when...

We give tools used by professionals

to students for use learning?

We guide rather than demand?

And give leave to follow tangents and create?

We take the time to listen?

We respect the views of youth?

Note: This was inspired by close proximity to a wildfire, yet again. We were fortunate, we were not quite close enough to require evacuation, though many were closer. No deaths this time.

School has started, but not really.

The school can’t get schedules together

can’t communicate with teachers

who only want the best for youth

who only want to support and guide

And bring them into a life of learning

and creating with grace, even joy

School year ending as full summer approaches

Students leap and cry for joy

freed from the responsibilities of learning

Not really for the summer is full

of adventures and learning, just not formal