John Spencer
Professor. Author. Maker. Sometimes I make things. Sometimes I make a difference. On a good day, I get to do both. https://t.co/OLnVkD78uH
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2 weeks ago |
spencereducation.com | John Spencer
In classrooms across the country, something subtle but powerful is taking shape. Amidst the distractions, the surface-level shortcuts, and the pressure to speed everything up, I’ve seen students quietly shift from passive to active. They’ve gone from compliant to curious and from distracted to dialed in. These moments don’t always get the spotlight, but they’re signs of deeper learning taking root.
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2 weeks ago |
mwi.westpoint.edu | John Spencer
In war, survival often depends not just on strength or firepower, but on how fast an army can adapt—and whether it can do so in time to save lives. In late 2023, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) pushed into Gaza following the October 7 Hamas invasion, one horrific moment underscored the urgency of battlefield adaptation.
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1 month ago |
spencereducation.com | John Spencer
The future is unpredictable. We know that. So, when we try to design learning experiences that “prepare students for the future,” we have to recognize that we don’t always know what they’ll need. In this article, I explore the counterintuitive reality that the best way to prepare students for the future is by empowering them in the present. And one of the best ways to get there is through deeper learning.
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1 month ago |
spencereducation.com | John Spencer
Content curation is a vital part of the creative process. In this blog post and podcast, we explore why curation matters and how we can help students learn how to engage in the curation process. Listen to the PodcastIf you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to it on the go, just click on the audio below or subscribe via Apple Podcasts (ideal for iOS users) or and Stitcher (ideal for Android users).
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1 month ago |
jewishtimes.com | John Spencer |Arsen Ostrovsky
By John Spencer and Arsen OstrovskyOn March 27, 2025, Israel’s High Court of Justice, led by Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit, delivered a measured, fact-driven and deeply legal judgment, reaffirming that Israel’s decision to halt aid to Gaza, following Hamas’ rejection of the U.S. proposal to continue the hostage-cease-fire negotiations, was fully compliant with international law.
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