HAMILTON, MI. Ted Malefyt, read about Josh Waitzkin and The Art of Learning in an article that appeared in the NSCAA Soccer Journal, and was inspired to study its principles. This Girls’ Varsity Soccer Coach and science teacher is now sharing The Art of Learning with fellow teachers, coaches and administrators who will convey the …
Tag: middle school
Meyer School, Skokie School District 73.5
SKOKIE, IL. Alison Gordon, a Director of Student Services working with Pre-K through 8th-grade students, is using The Art of Learning in book study groups with the goal of cultivating in educator and administrator colleagues a “new awareness, sensitivity, and skill set.” These participants are considering the implications for daily instruction and the satisfaction of …
Logandale Middle School
CHICAGO, IL. Psychologist and SENG President, Dr. Rosina Gallagher, led a parent workshop in this underserved Chicago-based middle school in March 2009 that focused on The Art of Learning and the lessons it provides for optimizing performance. The bi-lingual workshop facilitator (the majority of the parents were Spanish-speaking) presented a PowerPoint presentation and a quiz …
Brian & Teri Cram Middle School
LAS VEGAS, NV The teaching staff at Brian & Teri Cram Middle school will be studying The Art of Learning in the context of a round-table book discussion group held over a two-month period that will be devoted to staff development. Led by Assistant Principal Christopher Whitney, the teachers will examine ways to “better serve …
Groton-Dunstable Alliance for Youth (GDAY)
GROTON, MA. This organization’s mission is to reinforce healthy and respectful behavior among children, teens and communities. Says Alice Anne Barbo, its former president: “The Groton-Dunstable Alliance for Youth (GDAY) used the books donated by the JW Foundation as a part of our Parent-to-Parent Network book discussion series. We provided copies to the libraries in …
Northeastern Middle School
MOUNT WOLF, PA. Says Steve Schedin, a social studies teacher and soccer coach at this middle school: “I am always looking for new and innovative ways to inspire and empower my students and soccer players as well as improve my own leadership qualities.” After his own book study, he will share the books with his …