Bahamas, Bahamas — Bonnie Waitzkin initiated a new swim program for Bahamian children after discovering that so many bahamians don’t swim. After some anthropological digging, Bonnie discovered that children wander the island, and as a way of protection, parents instill a fear of the water (sharks, barracudas, etc.) to keep their children dry and safe. [...]
programs
Schools and organizations nationwide are working with The Art of Learning Project in new and exciting ways.
BOTTOM-UP PROGRAM
Categories: organizations, programsCape Town, South Africa – Ashley Visagie, the Director of the non-profit organization BottomUp, is aiming to install a sense of pride, belonging and identity within learners at existing disadvantaged primary schools and to empower them with foundational skills for a better future. “…we are continually looking for new ways to aid the learners in [...]
INDIANA POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE
Categories: organizations, programsIndianapolis, IN – Luke Taylor is initiating a commitment to transforming lives and community in Indianapolis by providing top-notch martial arts instruction and facilities to adolescents, teens, and adults. The program aims to create mentoring and life-enriching experiences for adolescents and teens by connecting them with educational, athletic and/or employment opportunities that would not [...]
WEST PREP ACADEMY
Categories: programs, schoolsNew York City, NY – Principal Padilla, parent coordinator Annery Quezada, and eighth grade english teacher Tim Pearce are implementing a new Parent Program into this federally-funded magnet school on the upper west side of New York City. West Prep Academy has a themed curriculum, “youth voice through youth media,” and Principal Roberto Padilla wants [...]
MARMADUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Categories: programs, schoolsMarmaduke, AR – Char Green, an experienced Gifted & Talented Program Coordinator in Marmaduke School District, heard Josh speak at the NAGC conference in St. Louis and has since been using TAOL to teach emotion regulation lessons to students in grades 5-8. In one of her lessons, “Something’s Fishy”, students focus on “learning obstacles”, particularly, [...]
Cypress Creek High School
Categories: programs, schoolsORLANDO, FL – Carole Scala, English Department Chair and Writing Coach at Cypress Creek High School, is using The Art of Learning as a means to help her students reach their academic potential. The focus of her work is on time management, study skills, and motivation. Carole incorporates the use of Socratic Circles for discussions [...]
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