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  1. Check out Chimamanda Adichie "The Danger of the Single Story" on TED! Provocative with many implications for education. 5:34 PM Nov 29th, 2010 via web
  2. Answer: silence. 10:44 AM Nov 21st, 2010 via web
  3. Gave students meditation choice: silence, background music, background music with teacher created visualization. Their choice? Tomorrow... 10:44 AM Nov 21st, 2010 via web
  4. Yet, dwell on the good. Amazing what effects that has. 10:42 AM Nov 21st, 2010 via web
  5. Apply Buddhist thought to children. They are basically good. Do we as teachers dwell on transgression expecting improvement? Doesn't work. 10:41 AM Nov 21st, 2010 via web
  6. Buddhist Danny Fisher interviewed by Krista Tippett: The world is basically good. Media focuses on the sensational which is NOT the norm. Hm 10:35 AM Nov 21st, 2010 via web
  7. Inside Job: Does anyone know right from wrong? And How are educators suppose suppose to teach compassion, empathy, understanding vs. greed? 6:20 PM Nov 20th, 2010 via web
  8. Schools STILL stick headbands with feathers on children in preparation for Thanksgiving? Shocking! 4:12 PM Nov 12th, 2010 via web
  9. WAR STORIES (Paul Dowswell) and his other books, collections of true stories kids find mesmerizing...they learn something too 4:06 PM Nov 12th, 2010 via web
  10. Currently tutoring 9-12 year olds for #SSAT--test is standardized for all and thus much more challenging for younger than older #education 4:53 AM Nov 8th, 2010 via web
  11. Last day of class for 6th graders. I hugged each one and told them I loved them. Each one told me them loved me also--softly and privately. 6:36 PM May 21st, 2010 via web
  12. And 6th graders still need love and acceptance. It is so hard to give at this stage. 3:54 PM May 17th, 2010 via web
  13. 6th graders: argue for the sake of it and to understand your REAL opinion. Demand their own space and want you to ask for admittance. 3:54 PM May 17th, 2010 via web
  14. Had a talk with 6th grade boys today. I told them what changes were occurring in their minds! They were fascinated. 3:52 PM May 17th, 2010 via web
  15. 6th graders moving on...they cry for independence and autonomy, but aren't ready yet. 3:52 PM May 17th, 2010 via web
  16. Just attend NAIS conference. Professional development is a key to developing good teachers, especially sent in pairs to facilitate sharing 4:24 PM Mar 1st, 2010 via web
  17. Had a guest in my classroom today. She was amazed that my students entered saying, "Today is meditation Monday!" 5:18 PM Jan 20th, 2010 via web
  18. I think it means acceptance first (no matter what) and humor. A meeting of the minds can happen. A connection can be made. 5:19 PM Jan 4th, 2010 via web
  19. If kids have an intrinsic love for learning, how do educators meet that need in the US cities? 5:17 PM Jan 4th, 2010 via web
  20. Greg Mortenson's new book, STONES INTO SCHOOLS, is inspiring for all people. As good or better than THREE CUPS OF TEA. 3:42 PM Jan 3rd, 2010 via web