CultureFeed Archives
Cultivating cyber-wisdom through character education
For some, the advancement of digital technologies and their rapid adoption has created a moral crisis for individuals as well as broader society. For others, they present an opportunity to tackle moral concerns on a global scale.
Wednesdays and Refrigerator Walls: The Impact of Arts Education in a Culture of High-Stakes Assessment
Erin Sponaugle, West Virginia State Teacher of the Year 2014, shares the impact that Art had on her as a student and how she helps her students to find a passion for Art as a teacher.
Winning isn’t everything for this sports nonprofit
The Indianapolis Colts are sponsoring Indiana’s rollout of the InSideOut Initiative to transform the current “win-at-all-costs” sports culture in which value is defined by the scoreboard, into one that defines and promotes sports as a human growth experience.
The Courage to Begin Small
A guest post by Joshua Gibbs
U.S. Ed Dept honors NJ school for helping students develop good character
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recently recognized a New Jersey Catholic school as a National Blue Ribbon School, an honor credited in large part to an intentional focus on developing good character in students.
Catholic student launches charity for the homeless
Not long ago, Ashton Brown was struggling with his Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, getting in trouble at school as his symptoms continued to get “worse and worse,” said Jacqui Brown, the 11-year-old’s mother.
Respect: A Tale of Two Virtues
A story of when you send a team of talented social scientists into American high schools to study character.
Motivation or bribery? On paying kids to show up, do better
Research into the practice of paying students to perform at school is showing mixed results, and highlighting problems with an approach that relies on rewards after more than a decade in practice.
Vermont’s ‘Good Citizen Challenge’ inspires students to engage history, government, community
Students in Vermont are signing up for a summer of civics – a new program designed to educate students about their shared civic heritage while connecting them with local government and historic sites.
Michigan students earn $500 for campaign to fight community opioid troubles
Eight students at Michigan’s Adrian High School wanted to make a difference in their community, and after six months of strategizing and brainstorming, their effort is paying off.
Middle schooler wins $1,000, then creates essay contest to honor local veterans
JoLane Middle School student Marin Gray recently won $1,000 in the VFW Patriot’s Pen statewide essay contest, and the Oregon 13-year-old’s first instinct was to give something back to veterans.
Community Worth a Change of Address
How a classical school in Richmond is fostering like-mindedness and the remarkable way some families have responded
