Crowdfunding and education
The question of how to finance the educational effort therefore arises as much to make up for the lack of state resources as to facilitate a dose of creativity in padlocked programs. Crowdfunding is defined as participatory financing that supports a nascent collaborative economy. United we stand, divided we fall" remains one of mankind's mottos, so often verified.
Raising awareness of local biodiversity
Environmental issues are on the minds of younger generations. The realities of flora and fauna can at times seem remote. That's why it's important to take them on a walk through local environments, so that they can see the big picture, the problems that need to be addressed, and remind them of the importance of preserving biodiversity and ecosystems.
Establishing a school routine
Some terms have positive or negative connotations. Routine falls into the latter category. Yet routine in young children provides physical and psychological security. It's a great productivity tool in the classroom.
Common core vs. autonomy and the desire to learn: the real educational debate
Does more of the same produce different results? The question of what common knowledge to master comes down to defining what we want to do collectively, without restricting individual freedoms. What's new in many places is more choice, more communication, more movement, more interaction, exchange, connection and autonomy.
Missing your failure celebration seminar
Organizing a seminar to celebrate failures will be a marker of transition for organizations. It allows us to enter more serenely into the trial-and-error cycle sought by learning organizations.