EMPORIA, KS – Ginger Lewman, a teacher at the Turning Point Learning Center, spearheaded a site for organizing, connecting, and housing thoughts focused on The Art of Learning. Lewman says, “This is not a “schooly” project where we evaluate the literary aspects of the book, but instead ponder and consider the applications of Josh’s experiences …
Category: organizations
Washington D.C. Leadership Conference
WASHINGTON D.C.- The Washington Leadership Conference attracts over 2,300 students each summer to Washington D.C. and is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. During the conference, Conference Team Leader Kyle Perry is using The Art …
EAH Housing
SAN JOSE, CA-Established in 1968, EAH Housing is a nonprofit corporation founded in the belief that attractive and high-quality affordable housing is the cornerstone to solving many social justice issues. The organization relies on teamwork and prizes integrity, thoroughness, and a commitment to social responsibility. David Kim, Senior Resource Coordinator for EAH Housing in the …
CHEARS-Chesapeake Education, Arts and Research Society
GREENBELT, MD-The Chesapeake Education, Arts and Research Society is a non-profit organization and a tribe of friends and volunteers —environmentalists, natural and social scientists, artists, educators, children, parents, grandparents, and activists interested in learning together and enabling others in the areas of ecological stewardship and artistic expression. Executive Director, Kimberly Walsh, is using The Art …
Astor Services for Children & Families
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY Dr. Lenore Strocchia-Rivera, a psychologist for this organization, which is devoted to cultivating a love for learning, is using The Art of Learning to gain and cultivate in her colleagues a deeper understanding of the practices that fuel success in life. The goal is to give faculty members and students insight into the …
North Carolina Association for the Gifted and Talented
RALEIGH, NC The mission of the NCAGT is to promote and support the development of academically and intellectually gifted students by advocating on their behalf. As part of this advocacy effort, Linda Robinson, who co-chaired the Association’s 2010 conference, engaged 350 teachers, administrators, parents and program coordinators attendees in The Art of Learning principles to …