09/22/2017 | The Schoolroom
A Word About Rigor and Grit
A quick note in response to the misguided notion that students will do well in school if they learn to embrace grit and rigor.
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09/14/2017 | The Schoolroom
Embarrassment and Learning
Who doesn't love a good book? This post gives you our reflections on “Embarrassment: And the Emotional Underlife of Learning,” by Thomas Newkirk.
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09/08/2017 | The Schoolroom
AI and the Future of Education- An Interview with James Tracy
Dr. James Tracy, Head of School of Rocky Hill School, discusses changes and innovations in technology and how it will continue to transform our culture and schools.
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08/31/2017 | The Schoolroom
Awareness Awareness
Did you know August is "Awareness Awareness Month"? As the new school year begins, students and teachers alike can benefit from a focus on mindfulness.
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08/29/2017 | The Schoolroom
On Student Resiliency
How do we build resilient students? This post draws inspiration from a book that, while about public school students, has lessons applicable to independent schools.
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08/21/2017 | CS&A News
Teaching Teachers to Teach Leadership
This post explores an organization dedicated to researching, developing, and disseminating a pedagogy of leadership, one with close ties to CS&A.
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