Monthly Archives: November 2014

A Leap of Faith – A Student’s Perspective

Originally posted on The Mercenary Researcher:
The Thoughtful Student “For most people, the fundamental reason to choose, or offer, a progressive education is a function of their basic values: ‘a rock-bottom commitment to democracy,’ as Joseph Featherstone put it; a…

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A Leap of Faith – A Teacher’s Perspective

Originally posted on The Mercenary Researcher:
Unconditional Teaching “Accepting students for who they are, rather than what they do, is integrally related to the teaching of a whole child” – Alfie Kohn, The Whole Child People often ask me why…

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A Leap of Faith – A Series on Progressive Education

Originally posted on The Mercenary Researcher:
Jumping Across the Abyss to Progressive Education “We destroy the … love of learning in children, which is so strong when they are small, by encouraging and compelling them to work for petty and…

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The Secret Keepers

Greetings friends ~ I’m sharing this post on behalf of my one of my dearest friends at Mended Musings. I hope it reaches someone in need. Please share it as well if you think it appropriate.

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