“From day one, I make sure the students understand that they are consultants. They are responsible for addressing the issues.” – Norton Gusky

When you give students real-world challenges with real-world organizations, everyone can benefit. Infusing curricula with timely community-based challenges teaches...

“For students who have never had the opportunity to travel outside of their town or country, this kind of collaborative learning experience can be completely transformative.” – Joe Troyen

An opportunity to learn about other cultures and ways of life directly from one’s international peers themselves...

As teachers, we are lifelong learners that want to be the best we can be. In my opinion, we are always changing and learning, and we want to do what is right for the students we teach. I always tell my students that I am a mentor, guide, cheerleader, and co-learner. As you approach another new course with students that are needing you to give them your all, what will you do to ensure that you are being innovative...

Mindfulness-or training one’s attention to focus on the present moment-has become all the rage, filtering into schools and classrooms. Books and articles suggest that teachers and students can benefit from mindfulness practices such as mindful breathing, meditation, and mindful walking.

While I subscribe to the concept of mindfulness, the term might put off some educators, who don’t want to get up in cultural nuances or esoteric practices. Therefore, let’s use the phrase, conscious...