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Tag Archives: Education
Anatomy of a Meltdown, Part 3
After the meltdown, after the sensory binge, after putting the pieces together (read Part 1 and Part 2), my daughter and I checked out Livermore’s labyrinth, hidden in a courtyard behind the Presbyterian Church. It was lovely, ringed in candles. … Continue reading
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Tagged Authenticity, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Education, Gratitude, Labyrinth, Letting Go, Sensory Integration, Unplanned Life
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The Poetry of Education
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. This week we’re watching spoken-word poet and activist Malcom London share his stirring poem about life on the front lines of high school. In “High School Training Ground,” London speaks of the “oceans of adolescence” who … Continue reading
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Tagged Creativity, Education, High School Training Ground, Malcom London, Poetry, Writing Life
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How Schools Kill Creativity
Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we are watching creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson, who champions a radical rethink of our schools to cultivate creativity. Why don’t we get the best out of people? Robinson argues that it’s because we … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Art, Creativity, Education, Sir Ken Robinson, Special Needs, Writing Life
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