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At Saint Louis Sudbury School, students are free to ask questions, learn from, and hang out with students and staff of all ages. Sudbury model school graduates often comment about how they are comfortable talking with their professors, supervisors, and co-workers of different ages. When have you worked with a team who were all the same age? This is a great behind the scenes moment of a younger student asking for help about possibly changing a school rule. He wanted to know about the wording of the current rule, how to make a motion in School Meeting to change it, and help writing the item on the School Meeting agenda. Are you interested in exploring Self-Directed Education in a democratic learning community for your child? Want to see your child reignite their love for learning? Provide them with an opportunity of time and space to discover themselves and prioritize their well-being? Schedule a tour of Saint Louis Sudbury School this spring, consider a Visiting Week in the spring or summer, and enroll in the fall! https://lnkd.in/gfpwApCX (Note: a few spots remain for this current School Year.)

I remember the first time, years ago, that I heard “we need to empower and engage the frontline”. It struck me as odd. “But I know my colleagues”, I thought, “they ARE engaged outside of work, they are creative and joyful…outside of work, they are collaborative and passionate…outside of work.” ✨ Maybe it’s not an employee problem, maybe it’s a work environment one! ✨ ➡️ What if we didn’t have to “empower and engage the frontline” because we never stripped students of their power, curiosity, and autonomy in conventional school systems? Leaders would no longer need to “make it safe to ask questions” because we never learned that it was unsafe… Leaders would quit relying heavily on extrinsic motivation and carrot/stick approaches because we didn’t learn to chase a “gold star” over our own creative passions… Leaders would feel safe admitting they ‘don’t know’ because they never learned their worth was directly tied to school grades… What if? Yes, I work with CEOs to redefine business success by challenging their own preconceptions. But where do you think many of those preconceptions originated? *** Respect humanity (including children!). Improve work. Continuous Improvement without the Other CI, Consciousness Improvement, is unsustainable (and unfulfilling and outdated and expensive and frustrating and…) Let's experiment together: www.theotherci.com *** #theotherci #continuousimprovement #consciousness #executive #leadership #ceo #executivecoaching #sudbury #education #consciousleadership #tps #lean #manufacturingexcellence #respectforpeople #futureofwork #change #management #respecthumanity #improvework

Developmental education is a critical issue at community colleges, according to a new UPDATE on Research and Leadership piece by Nina Owolabi and Stacy Bennett, Ph.D. When first introduced, developmental education was considered a means to support students in their pursuit of college-level courses. More recently, however, much of the research and discussion about developmental education has had a decidedly negative tone. Read "Reforming Developmental Education in Illinois" at https://lnkd.in/g7Yzmp9M.

Middle School, Middle Level- these are the people who guide the boys who have to jump as high as they can on every doorway. The girls who are figuring out what to carry in their purse. The ones who call eveyone “bruh” and “bro” every day and as generically as possible. The ones who will -probably- work for a single Starburst, or any type of food… The ones who still need recess every day even if the school doesn’t schedule it, because kinetic energy is still all over the place… when they act awake after 9am. The ones who can change the smell of a room in 3.5 seconds. The ones who are too cool and are too silly- within five minutes and back again. The ones who sometimes have the self-control of a gnat, and then have startlingly profound awareness. The ones who are both mean and kind on the same day. The ones whose brains are neuro-organizing all the files in new places and they forget everything and all their stuff. The ones whose energy could power the world, just like Monsters Inc. The ones who take a special kind of teacher to *get* them. They’re not just smaller high schoolers. Hats 🎩 Off to the Middle Level Educators.

John F. Kennedy, Jr. once said “Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.” So it is a tragedy (and a threat to the US's future development and growth) that our public schools fail so many children. That tragedy is compounded by the opposition from much of the educational establishment ... and a growing portion of our political elite (including our current President) ... to charter schools. A new study from Stanford University's Centre for Research on Education Outcomes of nearly 2 million charter school students and a similar control group of public school students demonstrates the positive impact charter schools can have on children, especially the most disadvantaged who are least well served by our public schools, and who stand to gain the most from a great education! The study found that in math, the average charter student advanced by an extra six days each year compared with one at a traditional public school, and by 16 days in reading. And students in cities, as well as Hispanic and African-American students, benefitted the most. The study also refuted the argument that over-performance by charter students was because those schools were creaming off the most motivated pupils or parents, finding that charter schools take in students who are doing worse than their classmates in public schools. It's time that charter school opponents put aside their ill-informed (or self-serving) opposition, follow the facts, and support charter schools and our kids! https://lnkd.in/gMAUJP2Q

School of Education alumna Mamie Till-Mobley, MEd '71, used the transformative power of education to instill a sense of worth and purpose in her students, knowing each person could contribute to the fight for equality. Learn more about her story and legacy here: https://bit.ly/48tYJaA

Want to know how Louisiana stacks up against the rest of the USA in terms of gifted education? Take a look at an infographic designed by Lorenza Lawless and me at the request of the Association for Gifted and Talented Students in Louisiana (AGTSLA).

SCHOOL CHOICE: The majority (64%) of voters say they know what school choice means, according to a recent Scott Rasmussen national survey. Of those who say they know what school choice means, 64% have a favorable opinion. Just 24% unfavorable. Since day one, we at the America First Policy Institute have been fighting for educational freedom! Through experience, research & education, our Center for Education Opportunity dedicates itself to fostering transformational action so that every child can achieve the American Dream! 🇺🇸 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eNd2Cprr

We're excited to release these two new posters: Ten Commandments of Education to help teachers and students discuss what they can do to make themselves, their classroom and the world a more just and peaceful place. One poster is geared for middle and high school age people, while Ten Commandments of Education for Kids is aimed at younger children. With the school year beginning soon, we want all students to be part of creating classrooms, schools and communities that are welcoming, inclusive and courageous. In contrast to Republican-led efforts to require that the biblical Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms, these messages are neither religious, nor sectarian. Instead, they articulate guidelines for ways of being that foster community, collaboration and joy of learning. The process of creating these posters sought to embody that ethic, with input from a variety of educators, SCW staff and other cultural workers at-large, to develop a meaningful resource for educators and students. We will soon publish a one-page Teachers Guide (as a downloadable PDF) with suggestions about how to use the poster to promote a more positive learning environment (check our website in late August). In Peace, Mara Sapon-Shevin
Professor Emerita of Inclusive Education, Syracuse University

Is your child in Middle School? Are you starting to think about their transition to Senior School? If so, join us for the Senior Schools Fair on Thursday, May 16th at 5:15 PM. Finding the perfect fit for your child's next academic chapter can feel overwhelming. We understand! That's why we're bringing together representatives from some of the top Senior Schools in the country, all under one roof. This one-stop event allows you to: ✅ Explore a wide range of options, from day schools to boarding, independent to state, and co-educational to single-sex environments. ✅ Connect directly with admissions officers and school staff to ask your burning questions. ✅ Gain valuable insights to help you make an informed decision for your child's future. This event is ideal for Middle School families who are starting to think about the exciting transition to Senior School. Don't miss out! RSVP in the comments below and let us know if you'll be joining us. #SeniorSchools #Education #SchoolChoices #Parents #Confident #Compassionate #Resilient