What if there were more love in schools? Imagine an American classroom in February. On the big wall calendar, there is a groundhog on the 2nd, silhouettes of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington on President’s Day, and hearts on the 14th. On the last week in February, if you live in Massachusetts and many other …
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“Bee-ing the Change” with Intention and Love
by Louis Alloroby Louis AlloroWhen we change ourselves, it is important that we invite those in our spheres of influence into the new possibility we have created for ourselves. This invitation comes with energetic and joyful dialogue with others about our visions, hopes, needs, values, and desires.
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As the United States ushers in a new political leader, many people across the world have high hopes for change, whether that be in an improved state of the world economy, substantial progress towards global peace, or a greater sense of purpose to get them out of bed tomorrow morning. Whatever the desired change may …
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Myths of Education: Bottom Students Are Not Hardworking, Motivated, or Bright (Part 1 of 3)
Contrary to popular mythology, I found that students in the bottom 80% of their classes actually work much harder than people think. Students in what I call “The Bottom 80™” are told they have learning disabilities or lack motivation, but in fact they are perfectly capable of learning and are highly motivated when the situation …
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Development of Self-Motivation: Why Pleasing Parents Too Much Can be Bad for Your Health
by Eleanor Chinby Eleanor ChinHuman beings change. Young human beings need our support as they change. How can parents and other adults help children to grow and change in healthy directions? The theme of change is in the air. The country needs so much change—our financial markets need an overhaul, our relationships around the world need some care and …