by Sr Geralyn Schmidt | Nov 6, 2012 | Making The Shift, Student Life, The Compelling Need for Change, The Moral Imperative, Voices
In our technological world we have, for the first time, the capability to teach students how to use the strengths and passions of their inner world to make the outer world a better place. This is why the experience of art, music, drama, dance and sports education is essential. It is up to adults to help students make keys for the door of their inner world; to show them how to find the personal energy to address the why’s and the how’s of today’s challenges.
by Peter Skillen | Oct 20, 2012 | Less Teacher, More Student, The Compelling Need for Change, Voices
I believe it is not enough to judge humankind on scientific principles — which historically have often been temporary truths. Schooling must respect the art of human-ness and so we should design natural learning environments to maximize our children’s innate assets.
by Becky Bair | Mar 26, 2012 | Less Teacher, More Student, Making The Shift, Student Life, Voices
I’m thinking more than ever about my kids, who they are as whole children, and what the real worth of the schooling they receive might be. I’m wondering why we educators, both administration and faculty, don’t send these same kind of notes home all year long. Why aren’t sleep and nutrition and stress reduction equally important the other 171 days of the school year?
