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The Power of Liberal Arts To Prepare Our Kids For Tomorrow
The role of the Liberal Arts in Education. Epstein and Ferguson explain how a well-rounded education. In this day and age of transition, I believe our education system needs to adapt to focusing on generalist, critical thinkers. Dear Tech World, STEMism is Hurting Us Venture Beat – SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 3:18 PM In a blistering…
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The Debates We Should Be Having On Education In America
Education and How To Fix America; 1990 Teacher of The Year Acceptance Speech Check out John Taylor Gato’s speech in 1990 as he was accepting the New York State Teacher of the Year Award. Almost 30 years ago Gato was bringing out the role of parenting and critical thinking in American education. Some of his…
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Schools That Work – Emotional Intelligence
In an effort to identify educational strategies that can help improve American schools following is an interview with Daniel Goleman on his break out bestseller, Emotional Intelligence. I remember reading his book and putting the theories in the book into practice. In this 35 minute interview, Goleman talks about teaching Emotional Intelligence in schools to…
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NPR Hidden Brain – Schools And Mobility Connection
Give a listen to this interview on NPR’s Hidden Brain. The sociological science behind neighborhoods, families, race, economics, and success in American schools is telling. Hidden Brain – NPRZip Code Is Destiny – HERE Reminds me of the Waiting For Superman documentary and the cause and effect argument between bad neighborhoods and bad schools.…
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The Importance Of Schools In Teaching GRATITUDE
Nov 23, 2014, 06:12pm – FORBES 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits Of Gratitude That Will Motivate You To Give Thanks Year-Round Amy MorinContributorPsychotherapist and international bestselling mental strength author Developing an “attitude of gratitude” is one of the simplest ways to improve your satisfaction with li It’s that time of year where many people begin thinking…