Category: Mindfulness and Leadership

  • Celebrating Positivity: May

    May is a vibrant month for cultural and historical celebrations. Explore Asian American, Jewish American heritage, mental health awareness, teacher appreciation, famous birthdays, and positive historical events.

  • Colin Powell: Attention to Detail and Collaboration

    Part 3: Fostering Excellence through Attention to Detail and Collaboration Attention to detail and collaboration are two key principles that can significantly impact the classroom environment. For students, the advice to “check small things” highlights the importance of meticulous attention to details. Explain how small errors can lead to significant consequences in academic work, and…

  • Celebrating Positivity:April

    April is a month bursting with opportunities to infuse your classroom with cultural celebrations, historical recognitions, and fun learning experiences. From observing heritage months to commemorating famous birthdays, here are several ways to make April a memorable and enriching time for your students: Celebrate National Poetry Month: Recognize Autism Acceptance Month: Honor Arab American Heritage…

  • Jonathan Haidt: The Anxious Generation

    This is an amazing interview by Kevin Roose (NYTimes) and Casey Newton (Platformer) for their shared podcast Hardfork. During the interview, they push Jonathan Haidt on his views of the trauma that our teenagers and youth are enduring as a result of Smart phones and Social Media. It deserves a listen for any parent wondering…

  • Colin Powell: Decision Making and Accountability

    Secretary Powell’s principles about decision-making and accountability empower students and educators, fostering a “can-do” mindset and promoting students’ agency in making decisions, thereby enhancing personal growth and autonomy.

  • Colin Powell: Resilience and Attitude

    Part 1: Embracing Resilience and a Positive Attitude in the Classroom In the realm of education, the wisdom of Secretary Colin Powell holds true: “It ain’t as bad as you think! It will look better in the morning.” The classroom is no stranger to challenges, but maintaining a positive outlook, even in the face of…