Thinking Nation’s Post

Please look at an event on March 14th for Civic Learning Week: "Perception versus Being Together". In unveiling the intricate workings of perception, exposing its role in crafting optical illusions and distorting our grasp of visual reality, we uncover a startling revelation: this very mechanism extends its reach into the fabric of our interpersonal interactions. Immersed in a battleground of perceptions, we find ourselves entrenched in divisive narratives, trapped within the confines of "Us-Against-Them" mentalities dictated by narratives that grip us relentlessly, rendering us blind to alternatives. To transcend this perceptual stranglehold and cultivate a new mode of communal existence, we embark on a journey of physical engagement and shared activities, from the humble handshake to more elaborate exercises, forging connections beyond the constraints of perception's sway. To register, find the event in the list here: https://lnkd.in/ewuN5TAj

Have you heard the buzz about the NEW Unify America activity designed to strengthen college students' civic skills? Read all about it in our most recent blog post that dives deep into The Deep Dive. https://lnkd.in/g7r3eyc3 #UnifyAmerica #College #CivicSkills #NewProgram

It's CIVIC LEARNING WEEK! Civic learning is critical to ensure each and every person has the necessary tools to engage their community as informed and vital members of society. Morven Park Center for Civic Impact's FREE 7th Grade lesson: The Kitchen Table, tests students' ability to understand a topic, formulate an opinion, and debate each other to find a collaborative solution. Essential life skills! #civiceducation #LoveLoudoun #playitLOUDoun #playlearndiscover

Thanks for the great discussion this morning on how higher ed institutions can improve reenrollment and degree attainment for those with some college but no credential. Explore the insights from our report: https://lnkd.in/gR3_g3qB

Educational savings plans aren’t the only way to help the next generation land on their feet after college! Check out the full interview to learn about the tips you don’t want to leave out when engaging with your clients’ children.

Ultimately, the goal for us at Academy21 — and for the schools and local authorities we work with — is to see students reintegrate into the mainstream environment whenever it’s right for them. Through a combination of strong academic focus and support for well-being in a stable learning environment, we guide students to reconnect with their learning, develop their confidence and build positive routines, providing a pathway for their successful futures. Read about some suggested approaches by Clare Brokenshire, our Head Teacher, that teachers and schools can take to support their anxious pupils: https://lnkd.in/epzH7SFz

This was such an insightful event! 👇 We had a great overview of the National Civic Impact Accelerator's Action Learning Process and captured lots of insights from participants. My key takeaways were: 🧭 Leadership of civic is key, but can (or should) be at multiple levels, and in partnership with local partners and communities. ☑ Translating intentions into actions is hard, civic delivery plans are needed. 💰 Securing the resources to do civic well is increasingly hard (and getting harder), but this work can't be done well without skilled people, time and money. 💬 Communicating with inclusive narratives helps connect civic activity with real community concerns, and this work is often based on deep relationships that are hard to hand-over. 🤝 Who gets to lead, contribute and shape civic activities can too often be based on existing power dynamics. Part of 'becoming civic' is recognising power imbalances, and where needed, addressing them. Thanks and well done to the fantastic speakers and organisers: Gemma Adams, Zoe Williamson, Dr Femi Owolade, Sarah Rees, Abi Lucy-Lloyd, Katrina Kelly, Helen Featherstone, Laura Poole, Sophie Heaton, John Fell, Rebecca Hirst-Nelson, Julian Dobson & Nick Wright.

#STEM #K12 #AgEd #WorkforceDevelopment #Sustainability #UNSDGs. Please consider registering for this inspiring documentary by my esteemed Global Teacher Prize Ambassador colleague, Stephen Ritz

Reflecting on some heartfelt moments from our #BrownVsBoard of Education gathering. Stay tuned for more from our #BrownVsBoardofEducation gathering. Follow us for updates! #InspiringDialogue #EducationalEmpowerment #ReflectingOnHistory

There is a growing need for equitable access to flexible resources that facilitate new and yet-to-be discovered models for instruction and learning. As a co-PI of the Teaching Skills That Matter-SkillBlox Instructional Support Pilot, Dr. Jen Vanek is helping lead the team to incrementally test and refine new features within SkillBlox to make it easier to find, organize, adapt, and share quality, reusable open educational resources (OER) in practical ways. Learn more about TSTM-SkillBlox: https://lnkd.in/drpKgrS8