CultureFeed Archives
A Bullying Lesson from an Inspiring Teacher: Character Is Destiny
Character can be defined as “values made manifest” through human behavior. We hold in our hearts certain aspirations like kindness and reverence. But how do we bring these qualities to life through our actions?
Study shows Catholic students have an advantage over their peers in other schools
A new study shows students in Catholic schools are excelling at one particular skill that’s crucially important in higher education, and in life: self-discipline.
Sociologist Patricia Maloney on Character Formation at Charter Schools
In this full-length interview and accompanying transcript, sociologist Patricia Maloney addresses issues like these:
• The vast differences between charter schools and how they seek to form character
• Why a relational approach to education can be a double-edged sword
• The careful dance of teaching cultural capital
MA students lobby lawmakers to improve civics education with new graduation requirement
Massachusetts high schoolers Mike Brodo and Zev Dickstein may not see eye-to-eye on politics, but they both agree on one thing: state lawmakers should pass a bill to promote civics education, including a requirement for a student-led civics project.
Catholic school poll: approval of character at local level
A national survey on character in which a West Roxbury, Massachusetts, Catholic school participated found that respondents have far more confidence in the integrity of local leaders than national ones, a lesson that the school is using to teach its students about character, despite the polarized national political landscape.
How to Improve School Culture
It’s essential we model what we value
Enriching Educational Experiences through Cultural Diversity
What is it like to move from El Salvador to the United States as a child? And then become a teacher in the United States – and a State Teacher of the Year? Sarahi Monterrey shares her experiences on teaching in a new culture in this blog post.
Building a Culture of Belonging with ELL Students and Families
We connect when we feel we belong and that our presence and input have value
Formation in the Trenches: Joshua Gibbs
History, argues educator and author Joshua Gibbs, is a story of heroes and villains. Rather than a mere retelling of facts, history should be used as a powerful tool to teach virtue, defined by Gibbs as “a quality of excellence in a human being” such as wisdom, courage, temperance, and love.
Austin schools encourage students to become “mindful” of themselves and others
The Austin Independent School District is incorporating “mindfulness” practices into the school day, and officials contend the stress reduction, breathing and other techniques are helping students stay focused.
Jewish Day School offers scholarship for service
A Jewish day school on Long Island, New York recently launched a unique scholarship for students that makes tuition more affordable for families while encouraging them to give back to their community.
UK officials scrap ‘landmark’ character education program
Former British education secretary Nicky Morgan described a multi-million dollar character education grant program as “a landmark step for our education system” when she unveiled the plan in 2014. Now it’s gone.
