Tucked away in our subconscious minds is an idyllic vision in which we see ourselves on a long journey that spans an entire continent. We’re traveling by train and, from the windows, we drink in the passing scenes of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at crossings, of cattle grazing in distant pastures, of ... Read more
The world is on lockdown. So where are all the carbon emissions coming from? In the spring of 2020, while the whole world was on lockdown and the global economy ground to a halt, global C02 emission fell by only 5.5%. While a 5.5% drop in emissions would still be the largest yearly change on ... Read more
Gitanjali 35 by Rabindranath Tagore WHERE THE mind is without fear and the head is held high; Where knowledge is free; Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls; Where words come out from the depth of truth; Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection; Where the clear ... Read more
Differences Between Self-Directed and Progressive Education Self-directed learning and Progressive education models have both gained traction in recent years, and although they share many similarities and goals, they vary from each other quite a bit. In this article we learn more about these two alternatives to the “standard” education model. We also learn why the ... Read more
The journey can take us in unexpected directions. Sometimes the greatest moments come when we have no destination. Life, after all, is about the journey. Not all who wander are lost. J.R.R. Tolkien
Mass incarceration is becoming an increasingly vital topic in the political atmosphere of the United States, and for good reason. Here are the statistics: Currently the U.S. is the leader for incarceration in the world, with 698 out of every 100,000 residents imprisoned. This equates to 2.3 million people in 1,719 state prisons, 109 federal ... Read more
Near the end of 2018 a group of foundations, led by the Hewlett Foundation and including the Koch Foundation, launched a project to study the current state of civic education in America. Concerned about the state of civic knowledge and political practice in our country, these foundations wanted to invest more in civic education, but ... Read more
It seems a bit crazy that we should have to defend recess and play in schools. However, schools across the United States have been reducing or eliminating recess in favor of increased time spent on subjects covered in standardized testing. Unfortunately, this trend may actually do more harm than good. Exercise, free play and creative ... Read more
Gender, Climate, and Security: Sustaining inclusive peace on the frontlines of climate change “The global threat of climate change and environmental degradation is poised to exacerbate the already increasing number of complex emergencies, which disproportionately affect women and girls. There is therefore an urgent need for better analysis and concrete, immediate actions to address the ... Read more
This post explores the idea of leadership intelligence, or the areas of focus specific to developing leaders. While many skills have been said to cultivate proficiency in leadership, most of those actually only cultivate proficiency in management. As we increase awareness, we face what we do not know, which can be unsettling, and cause anxiety. ... Read more