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Oct 11, 20131 min read

How Can We Promote Global Competence?

At the June 2013 International Symposium on Educational Reform (ISER) in Finland, Dr. Christine Mason, CEI director, met with Dr. Lea...

Sep 30, 20131 min read

The 40 Day Challenge: Part II

I did the exercise myself, and here are some of my observations from my personal 40 day challenge: I could be more compassionate. I don’t...

Sep 23, 20132 min read

The Work: Keeping Kids Safe, Happy and Learning

By Mark Weiss, Director of Education, Operation Respect. Author’s Note: This is a test run for what I hope to be a “series.” The next...

Aug 28, 20131 min read

The 40 Day Challenge: Part I

Those of you who are following our heart-centered work will be aware that we are using these themes to drive social emotional learning...

Jan 10, 20132 min read

Ending Violence in Schools

The recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, weighs heavily on my mind. Those of you who have followed Wow!Ed and...

Aug 19, 20122 min read

Arts Education: Doing More with Less

“Creating by doing is a uniquely powerful way to learn. That’s why I think a high-quality arts education is absolutely critical to...

Jul 26, 20122 min read

Yoga for Children: A Good Idea?

Yoga for children is taking off in schools, studios, and hospitals across the country as educators and parents look for new activities...

Nov 2, 20111 min read

Learning and Young Children

I recently returned from a visit to an international school in Dubai. One of the most impressive things I observed was the respect that...

Mar 19, 20113 min read

Drawing Students into the World of Literature

As a teacher of urban youth I have often been challenged with getting my students to read literature that they may not have been exposed...