The first time my students saw a big name author come to our school, even the most reluctant readers charged through their reading, scribbled questions on scraps of paper, and clamored for front-row seats. Somehow, the in-person star power of an impressive author drew them into the pages of a book and had them bubbling about literary possibilities.
In the last few years, I’ve organized in-person author visits with several New York Times bestselling authors and a Pulitzer prize...
The Dalai Lama, Tibet’s spiritual leader, has said that the key to transforming the world for the better would be to teach compassion in the classroom. I couldn’t agree more.
When considering many of society’s problems, they often stem from a lack of having the ability to care for each other, to understand each other, to accept that we have different views, and to empathize with each other’s situation (if you doubt my words, watch the next presidential race).
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“In inner-city communities with a high concentration of poverty and violence, untreated trauma continues to marginalize an already historically underserved population and perpetuate income and opportunity gaps.” – Ashley Edwards
“75 to 95% of youth in the juvenile justice system have experienced trauma...
“Although the immediate focus of the Salamanca conference was on what was termed special needs education, its conclusion was that the aim must be to develop inclusive education systems.” – Mel Ainscow
Of the 57 million children worldwide estimated to still be missing out on school, more than 40% are thought...
“Learning core academic concepts through dance and theater taps into many students’ urges to move around. This approach allows for creativity, something that traditional curriculum stifles.” – Timothy Weinstein
Sedentary teaching and listening can not only lose students’ interest easily, but also deter...
“Digital tools are changing almost daily, teachers and students are learning these new technologies together, which provides a hands-on, collaborative learning experience.” – Cleary Vaughan-Lee
Stories bring us together, and since 2006, The Global Oneness Project has focused on storytelling about...
The Ron Clark Academy, or RCA, is a renowned private school in Atlanta, Georgia, started by famed teacher Ron Clark and co-founder Kim Bearden. Recently, I had the chance to revisit the school. RCA provides professional development workshops for teachers who visit from around the world.
When I first visited the school some 12 years ago, I was greatly influenced as a new k-12 teacher. I returned to my classroom and attempted to implement techniques that involved setting high...
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