CultureFeed Archives
9-year-old boy inspires others with generosity
A nine-year-old in York, PA, was moved to compassion when he saw a YouTube video of a homeless boy in freezing weather, and he was motivated to take action.
Apple investors urge company to study tech overuse
Investors are urging Apple Inc. to study how smartphone use impacts mental health amid growing concerns about youth phone addiction and rising depression and suicide rates among teens.
A movement to change the ultra-competitive college application process
The ultra-competitive college admissions process is a maddening ordeal for many students and parents, but a movement to include indicators of character alongside the current reliance on test scores and academic achievement is changing the dynamic.
‘Culture coordinator’ connects students, family, school and community to build ‘positive environment’
Esek Hopkins Middle School “culture coordinator” Carina Monge is working to connect with students, parents, and local officials to bring her Rhode Island school community closer together.
Crafting Spaces of Trust: The Power of Instructional Coaching
How do Instructional Coaches make certain that their coaching is impactful? Monica Washington, Texas State Teacher of the Year 2014, shares strategies for Instructional Coaches to build a relationship of trust with the educators s/he serves.
Regents School: Peacemaker Training Across Five Dimensions
To the delight of parents, conflict resolution skills taught at a classical school in Virginia show up at home.
Houston teacher traces inspiration to family and community
Reflecting on Black History Month, Shontoria Walker says, “my schoolhouse was my family” and that this community inspired her. Now, as an English teacher at KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys, she is inspiring the next generation of students. Shontoria Walker had teachers who looked like her—as did the
Rocketship Academy will ‘touch your soul’ with gratitude
Teachers and administrators at Nashville’s Rocketship United Academy want students to understand that the school’s core values are more than slogans on a poster, so they’re bringing them to life through daily rituals that “create a consistent, predictable, and positive school experience.”
Using literature to teach honesty, kindness
Students at Canandaigua Primary-Elementary School in upstate New York are learning about honesty from community leaders, with a little help from popular children’s books.
IL school examines JROTC’s positive impacts on student character, community
Illinois’ Elgin Area School District U-46 is weighing the benefits and drawbacks of launching a Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program, something local veterans strongly support.
Wisconsin K3-12 Montessori school builds community
A Milwaukee public Montessori school’s multi-age classrooms—and one-building K3-12 approach—is creating a unique learning community that allows older students to mentor their younger classmates.
10 Questions That Lead to Growth in School Culture
The answer to them will ultimately define and develop your positive culture in your school
