History — Writing — Marc Baker

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How We Tell Our Stories

How We Tell Our Stories

Last night I was mesmerized once again by a Gann student theatrical production, this time of the George Bernard Shaw classic, St. Joan.

Weekly Messages 2016-2017Marc BakerMarch 19, 2017Arts, Chanukah, Education, Gann Academy, Growth, High School, History, Judaism, Learning, Meaning, Performance, Story, Theater

Researchers and Soul Searchers

Researchers and Soul Searchers

This week I observed an exquisite example of what the educational world calls “project-based learning,” driven by a task with real-world consequences.

Weekly Messages 2016-2017Marc BakerMarch 19, 2017Community, Education, Gann Academy, High School, History, Learning, Meaning, Mission and Vision, Questions, Responsibility, Values

“The Times They Are A-Changin”

“The Times They Are A-Changin”

After the news broke about Bob Dylan receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday, my inbox and social media were filled with messages.

Weekly Messages 2016-2017Marc BakerMarch 19, 2017Accomplishments, Celebration, Community, Diversity, Education, Gann Academy, High School, History, Judaism, Nobel Prize, Questions, Technology

From Generation to Generation

From Generation to Generation

On Monday we welcomed almost 95 grandparents and special visitors into the school for our second annual lunch and learn. It was a unique opportunity for them to see where and how their grandchildren spend so much of their time during high school and to learn from three Gann teachers.

Weekly Messages 2016-2017Marc BakerMarch 19, 2017Community, Creativity, Education, Gann Academy, Grandparents, High School, History, Journey, Judaism, Oppportunity, Passion, Tradition

Weekly Message 1-11-08

Weekly Messages 2007-2008Marc BakerMarch 19, 2017Community, Education, Gann Academy, High School, History, Judaism, Learning, Memory, Mission and Vision, Spirituality

Weekly Message 11-2-07

Weekly Messages 2007-2008Marc BakerMarch 19, 2017Community, Competition, Education, Gann Academy, High School, History, Judaism, Reflection, Spirituality, Sports

Weekly Message 5-7-10

Weekly Message 2009-2010Marc BakerMarch 17, 2017Choices, Education, Gann Academy, High School, History, Inspiration, Judaism, Questions, Spirituality, Story, Transformation

Weekly Message 4-23-10

Weekly Message 2009-2010Marc BakerMarch 17, 2017Ceremony, Community, Education, Gann Academy, High School, History, Israel, Judaism, Remembrance, Spirituality, Story

Weekly Message 12-18-09

Weekly Message 2009-2010Marc BakerMarch 17, 2017Arts, Community, Creativity, Education, Gann Academy, High School, History, Identity, Judaism, Spirituality, Story, Theater

Weekly Message 11-20-09

Weekly Message 2009-2010Marc BakerMarch 17, 2017Arts, Celebration, Community, Education, Gann Academy, High School, History, Israel, Judaism, Mission and Vision, Spirituality, Values

Weekly Message 9-4-09

Weekly Messages 2010-2011Marc BakerMarch 17, 2017Community, Culture, Education, Gann Academy, Growth, High School, History, Journey, Judaism, New Year, Renewal, Spirituality

Weekly Message 5-6-11

Weekly Messages 2010-2011Marc BakerMarch 17, 2017Celebration, Community, Education, Experience, Future, Gann Academy, High School, History, Holocaust Survivors, Identity, Israel, Judaism, Story

Weekly Message 4-20-12

Weekly Messages 2011-2012Marc BakerMarch 13, 2017Choices, Community, Education, Gann Academy, High School, History, Holocaust, Human Identity, Judaism, Reflection, Remembrance, Spirituality

Weekly Message 4-5-13

Weekly Messages 2012-2013Marc BakerMarch 10, 2017Celebration, Education, Gann Academy, High School, History, Judaism, Leadership, Memorial, Remembrance, Spirituality, Teaching

Weekly Message 10-26-12

Weekly Messages 2012-2013Marc BakerMarch 10, 2017Alone, Community, Courage, Education, Gann Academy, High School, History, Judaism, Role Model, Spirituality

Weekly Message 9-21-12

Weekly Messages 2012-2013Marc BakerMarch 10, 2017Community, Culture, Education, Experience, Gann Academy, High School, History, Judaism, Morality, Remembrance, Shevuon, Spirituality, Student Newspaper, Writing

Purim and the Power of History Education

Weekly Messages 2013-2014Marc BakerFebruary 12, 2017Character, Community, Education, Gann Academy, High School, History, Identity, Judaism, Morality, Purim, Spirituality

Red Sox, Jewish Education, and Making History

Weekly Messages 2013-2014Marc BakerFebruary 12, 2017Community, Education, Future Leaders, Gann Academy, High School, History, Judaism, Red Sox, Sports, World Series

A Story We Will Not Forget

Weekly Messages 2013-2014Marc BakerFebruary 12, 2017Community, Community Learning, Education, Gann Academy, High School, History, Judaism, Message, Reflection, Religion, Remembrance

9/11, Collective Memory, and Yom Kippur

Weekly Messages 2013-2014Marc BakerFebruary 12, 2017American History, Community, Education, Gann Academy, High School, History, Judaism, Remembrance