Rethink the very nature of high school itself

Related to the current video we are showing this week for our INSPIRATION is this article from the New York Times by Susan Engel titled, "Let Kids Rule the School":

We want young people to become independent and capable, yet we structure their days to the minute and give them few opportunities to do anything but answer multiple-choice questions, follow instructions and memorize information. We cast social interaction as an impediment to learning, yet all evidence points to the huge role it plays in their psychological development.

That’s why we need to rethink the very nature of high school itself.

READ MORE HERE...

Season 2

LUNCHTIME INSPIRATION professional development will be held this year at both the Lower School and the Upper School. The same video will be shown at all locations and times each week.

No requirement, no planning, no pressure; just come and enjoy your lunch while watching inspiring videos about peace, education, creativity, and ideas.

Lower School

• Library
• Thursdays Lunchtime (2 showings – 12:00 and 12:30)
• BYOL (bring your own lunch)
• Drinks and snacks provided

Upper School 

• Location may rotate
• Every Monday and Tuesday (one showing at 11:30)
• BYOL (bring your own lunch)
• Drinks and snacks provided

Have a look at what we showed last year (see older posts) and please send me any links of videos/presentations that you would like to share.

THE WORLD BECOMES WHAT YOU TEACH

Untapped Potential of Children

John Hunter on the World Peace Game

The Empathic Civilisation

It would be great to think that one of the worst insults from the greedy days of the 90's is finally something to be proud of... "You're just a bleeding heart liberal!"

The Meaningful Life - funny and inspirational!

"Think Clearly"

We are starting a 2 part lecture tomorrow at lunch.

Part 1 March 3rd

• First showing at 12:00 - 12:30
• Second showing 12:30 - 1:00

Part 2 March 10th

• First showing at 12:00 - 12:30
• Second showing 12:30 - 1:00

If you can't make it, we will post the lecture here later.

Education Week's Teacher Book Club

This one is from Janice (the science gal)

Teacher Book Club

Education Week - http://www.edweek.org/ew/index.html?intc=thed

Playing for Change! Song Around the World

The Playing For Change Foundation is dedicated to creating positive social change through music education. We are driven by the belief that peace and change are possible through the universal language of music. By providing children a safe place to learn, flourish and express themselves, PFCF helps provide a creative alternative to the struggles many of these children face daily.

Music’s global impacts are explored via interaction with other schools, students, teachers and musical traditions. Our music schools are designed to benefit the students and the communities where they live. Each school belongs to its local community. Materials and labor for the buildings are locally sourced and supplied. When possible, instruments are made by and purchased from local artisans, classes are taught by local teachers, and the schools are owned and administered by local community members. The community is invested in the success of its school.

Beautiful example of collaboration! :)

Here is their official website:
http://playingforchange.com/