ST. LOUIS, MO- The Sperreng Middle School individualizes education and supports highly gifted students through the middle school years. Educator Kimberly Crank had her incoming 8th grade students read and annotate The Art of Learning over the 2011 summer. She then taught the book during the first 3-5 weeks in the fall and had her students …
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J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
HENRICO, VA – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College provides access to education that lays the groundwork for employment and career advancement while preparing students for successful transfer to colleges and universities. With an emphasis on personal enrichment and lifelong learning, Sargeant Reynolds helps to build a skilled workforce ready to contribute to regional economic development. Roberta Johnson, …
Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan
VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA- Jayshree Hatangadi, Education Director, works as a consultant facilitator for several education programs for children in government municipal schools. She is sharing The Art of Learning with teachers, parents and school management support staff in 12 schools with the intention of “trying to make small changes to make a difference.” The schools she …
The University of Toledo
TOLEDO, OH- The Mentoring Collaborative is a formal mentoring program housed in the Judith Herb College of Education on the campus of The University of Toledo. The program provides support for student mentors at the University who serve historically marginalized elementary school students through one-to-one mentoring, workshops and other activities that help them excel in …
Four Winds Waldorf School
WARRENVILLE, IL- The Four Winds Waldorf School strives to provide a holistic education to students through a balance of academic and non-academic disciplines. Math teacher Natalia Lukina intends to use The Art of Learning to help uncover her students’ true potential and motivate them on their path of self-directed learning and exploration. She says, “I …
Fulton County Schools
ATLANTA, GA- The mission of Fulton County District Schools is to educate every student to be a responsible, productive citizen. Their vision is for all students to learn in accordance with their full potential. Social Studies Program Specialist Keena Ryals-Jenkins is using The Art of Learning as a tool for district educational leaders to go …