Day: January 4, 2024

Finding the Solution by Identifying the Problem

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Sometimes, the barriers we have, personally or professionally, are ones that are buried deep down and are limitations we set on ourselves. To overcome them, we must identify them and face our own internal realities.

George Couros

George Couros delves into the importance of recognizing and confronting personal and professional barriers to progress. Drawing parallels from his marathon training experience, Couros illustrates how identifying and overcoming internal limitations is crucial for personal growth and success.

He extends this lesson to educational leadership, emphasizing the need for open communication about problems to foster solutions and progress in school communities.


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Forget Happiness. This Ancient Greek Concept May Matter More for Student Mental Health

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I think if there’s one thing that this project has highlighted, it’s the need to take more of a systemic look at our education system and the role that things like purpose and meaning play, and at different times, in children’s development

Tania Clarke

Just how important is finding fulfillment and purpose to a child’s education? More than you may think.

A recent study suggests that eudaimonia, an ancient Greek concept of fulfillment and purpose, correlates with higher academic performance in English and math.

It challenges the conventional focus on happiness in education, advocating for a deeper understanding of student well-being, including personal fulfillment and self-confidence.


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Beyond English: Why Writing Belongs in Every Classroom

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Given the benefits of writing on reading skills, comprehension, information retention, higher-order thinking, and quality of learning, it makes sense for all teachers to focus on increasing the time they dedicate to writing in their classrooms.

Dr. Catlin Tucker

Dr. Catlin Tucker emphasizes the importance of integrating writing across all subjects in education. Tucker argues that writing enhances learning, academic success, and helps students develop relationship skills and manage emotions.

She highlights how writing boosts reading skills, comprehension, and higher-order thinking. It underscores the necessity for educators to support students through the writing process, leveraging it for a deeper understanding of material and emotional well-being, regardless of the subject taught


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