by edtosavetheworld | Jan 7, 2015 | Stage 5: Students as World Changers
Welcome back to school, and back to Ed to Save the World! Although January marks the midpoint of most educators’ calendars, it’s nice to have an opportunity to regroup, refresh, and start anew as 2015 begins. As for Ed to Save the World, we’re...
by edtosavetheworld | Sep 22, 2014 | Stage 5: Students as World Changers
This morning we hear from David S. Baker, student at the Academy of the Pacific Rim in Boston, Massachusetts, about his vision for a more just world. David’s op-ed is an inspiring example of critical thinking, an interdisciplinary approach to learning, and the...
by edtosavetheworld | May 30, 2013 | Stage 5: Students as World Changers
Are there any schools or programs out there that are engaging students as innovative problem solvers who will change the world? The answer is yes! The brightest spot (that we currently know about) started with an 8th grade science teacher, Rich Lehrer in...
by edtosavetheworld | May 10, 2013 | Innovation Series
This week we outlined a vision for the importance of authentic assessments. Today’s post features David Sengeh, founder of Global Minimum Innovate, which creates platforms for African youth to design, experiment and implement solutions to problems in their...
by edtosavetheworld | May 3, 2013 | Innovation Series
How I Innovate Today’s post features another status quo challenger, Delfina Iervolino. We asked her to share her work with at-risk youth in the Caribbean. Her words below: “The teaching methodology utilized by the OASIS Program stems from a concept by Peña...
