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New WA civics standards raise concerns about political bias
Ed Pole, Washington state resident and member of The Olympian newspaper’s Board of Contributors, wants parents and educators to weigh in on the state’s new civics standards to ensure they’re not implemented with a political agenda.
Less Tech, More Chalk: How an Entrepreneurial Spirit Shapes Learning Culture
As educators, we help others, but in times that are difficult, how do we develop tools for self-care? Julia King Pool shares insights on how she helps educators to stay refreshed and prevent burnout.
Building Bridges through Instructional Coaching
Megan Olivia Hall, Minnesota State Teacher of the Year 2013, shares best practices for building a culture of trust as an Instructional Coach.
Officials at suburban Pittsburgh’s Thomas Jefferson High School want students to know what to expect when they violate the rules
Michael Ghilani, West Jefferson Hills superintendent, told the Tribune-Review that in years past there’s been a “perception in the district” that “students are treated differently, depending on who they are,” so administrators created a discipline matrix to clarify expected behavior and consequences for violations.
ID teen helps lead first Community Kindness Day to promote ‘simple acts of kindness’
Skyview High School senior Tyson Cantrell believes “simple acts of kindness can change the world.”
The Character Formation Project Garners Praise
Part one of a two-part series: Four Illinois educators weigh in on a new program that seeks to shape character from the inside out.
AL students recognized for character, leadership in high school sports
Seven student athletes from Alabama’s Opelika High School won recognition from the Alabama High School Athletic Association in July, a testament to the school’s sharp focus on developing character.
Battling perfectionism in school culture
A recent study reveals that perfectionism—an obsession with getting things perfect—has increased significantly in college students in the U.S., Canada, and England over the last few decades, a trend researchers believe is driven by social media.
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.
High school athlete powers through adversity, credits others
Wayne High School senior Dalyn Hart relies on his Christian faith and personal drive to persevere through life’s challenges, and it hasn’t always been easy.
AR teachers recognized for connecting students to history, promoting civic engagement
Hot Springs Intermediate School social studies teacher Pamela Wallace takes her Declaration of Learning seriously.
Elite mountaineer designs adventure-based experiential learning
The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Lt. Col. Rob Marshall is leading a new way of forming character in young cadets that’s pushing them out of their comfort zones and forcing them to apply what they learn in the outdoors.
