Whitney Whealdon

Where’s the Beef? Or Knowledge. It’s small, shriveled, and shockingly absent.

I'm about to embark on a "Year of Knowledge" because it's getting lost in the AI frenzy. We need to help kids know things so that they can more deeply think and understand about the world around them. Then, they will become better users of AI tools: whitneywhealdon.substack.com/p/wheres-the...

The World Will Never Starve for Wonders Why Curiosity is Important for Children

Check out my updated post on wonder and curiosity for kids and learning! whitneywhealdon.substack.com/p/the-world-...

Raw Reflections on Reading Help me work through some wonderings on what "reading" is and how that might impact instruction

My latest shared Substack post is a little different—more wonderings than clear answers—but if you like getting lost in thought about reading, then I’m definitely delivering! whitneywhealdon.substack.com/p/raw-reflec...

AI Won't Save Education (But It Might Help Us Rethink It) The hard work behind the hype

My post last week for reflections on a Sunday: open.substack.com/pub/whitneyw...

Let the Kids Play! The difference between toys and games and how it shapes how children learn

Follow me on Substack or Medium! New posts: whitneywhealdon.substack.com/p/let-the-ki... and Let the Kids Play! medium.com/secret-life-...

Learning is Not a System A reflection on systems, standards, and why learning doesn't fit in a box

My weekend reading: Learning is Not a System substack.com/@whitneywhea... or medium.com/secret-life-...