CultureFeed Archives
“Kind Cougars” practice compassion
“Kind Cougars” are highlighting important character virtues in their “virtue of the month” videos.
Philly nonprofit promotes character education with free ‘playbooks,’ other resources
Philadelphia’s Character Lab is helping the city’s educators get the conversation on character started with students.
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.
Character in the Classroom: Interview with Joshua Gibbs
“I was something of a scam who was forced to become authentic to keep food on the table.”
HS football ‘man builder’ lessons tackle off-field growth
Fruita Monument High School coaches want their players to think about the kind of people they want to be, and to apply weekly “man builder” lessons both on and off the field.
Parents complain about student survey about bullying, violence and sex assault
Efforts in a South Carolina school to broach sexual assault and other sensitive subjects with students is meeting resistance from some parents who believe the discussions are better left at home.
Students take on kindness project to send a message on first day of school
South Shore Elementary School Principal Nicole Young wanted to set the tone for the new school year, so she crafted a schoolwide project to spread love and hope throughout the community.
David Brooks: what you pay attention to controls your will
David Brooks, columnist for The New York Times, talked about how technology and social media contribute to a “crisis of attention” in March during a School Leaders Roundtable hosted by the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia.
Puyallup teacher awarded for sharing Medal of Honor stories
United States Medal of Honor recipients created a Medal of Honor Character Development Program for teachers to use in schools. Now, these Medal of Honor recipients are honoring a high school teacher, Ray Brassard, with the first Medal of Honor Excellence in Character Education award.
How one school is fighting school violence with culture
Mitchell Elementary School Principal Stephanie Andrewlevich is betting on her students, and if she wins, she could be out $3,300.
The kings and queens of chess in Flagstaff
At Flagstaff, Arizona’s poorest elementary school, students are learning to focus their attention, correct mistakes, anticipate consequences, and decide the best course of action.
Prisoners model generosity with bicycles
In Bermuda, five prisoners defied expectations by repairing and restoring bicycles as gifts for children.
