CultureFeed Archives
CultureFeed: Nine Million Reasons Why
“We shape culture,” states CultureFeed, the Foundation’s new website, “and culture shapes us.”
Expanding CTE, character formation should advance together
States and schools could ensure students are intentionally formed to have good character.
Alternative school meets the needs of students
Heidi Albin’s work at Complete High School Maize recently garnered a respected teaching award and $25,000 cash prize, recognition the science teacher credits in part to the Kansas alternative school’s unique approach to learning.
Catching Character: Teachers as Honorary Dads
A tribute to teachers whose selflessness is forming the next generation
Virtual approaches to real-word problems
Nevada’s Office of Safe and Respectful Learning recently launched a new website for students and parents to report bullying online, raising questions about how the virtual approach will correct real-world problems in schools.
Virginia students influence Government 911 law
Virginia law now requires local agencies to accept text messages to 911, thanks to a law crafted by four Centreville High School students as part of their U.S. government class.
Cell Phone Disconnect
How parental texting undermines the battle for students’ attention
Linda Brown, Founder & CEO of Building Excellent Schools: BES on character education
In essence, we know a well-executed school from a simply well-intentioned one, know the ingredients that make it successful, and guide promising leaders through the recipe.
Texas middle-schoolers focus on leadership, service work, and financial responsibility
At Texas’ White Oak Middle School, students are learning about leadership, setting goals, career opportunities, and service work.
Parents, teachers frustrated with online ‘parent portal’
A Colorado school district is ditching parent-teacher conferences in favor of an online “parent portal,” and the decision is not going over well with teachers or parents.
AZ district partners with ‘Anonymous Alerts’ app to combat bullying, school violence
An Arizona school district wants students to report bullying and safety issues, and it recently partnered with a mobile phone application to allow students to make anonymous complaints directly to administrators.
‘Kind Cougars’ urge classmates to persevere
Irving Middle School’s “Kind Cougars” are highlighting important character virtues in a series of “virtue of the month” videos to encourage classmates to be kind and thoughtful toward one another.
