By Guest Blogger: Nicole Pomeroy In several chapters of Josh’s book he discusses the concept of Investment in Loss and the idea that he has learned more from his failures than from his successes. One of the most difficult aspects of parenting that I have faced thus far is the challenge of allowing my children to experience …
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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 …
Flagler Palm Coast High School IB Program
PALM COAST, FL. Diane Tomko added another International Baccalaureate program to our list of collaborations at the Flagler Palm Coast High School. She shared the book with her 36 senior Theory of Knowledge students; offered a book study program for parents, held a literary lunch with freshman students in her Inquiry Skills class, during which …
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 …
Roosevelt Elementary School
FARMINGTON, MO. Math and science teacher, Brooke Wooten, is using The Art of Learning in her 4th- and 5th-grade classes to shape a progressive learning environment that fosters quality and excellence. Her goal, she says, “is to instill a love of learning in all subjects and enable students to realize their inner strengths and learn …
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 …