Dr. Erika James challenged entering freshmen of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with these words this fall, including an unusual academic goal: intentionally find and become “friendtors:” friends who bring out the highest and best in each other as...
For most schools in the U.S., the first day of the new school year is just days away. No matter how much teachers may rest and prepare in advance, that first day feels something like a polar bear plunge into icy waters: jolting, exciting, numbing, and perhaps a little...
“When you’re drowning in loneliness and your emotions get the best of you, everyone seems so far away…I needed a life raft. The reason I couldn’t handle these emotions was because I did not have high emotional intelligence.” These are the words of Maximilian...
The Transformative Power of School Surroundings A recent TLC blog post explored the impact of strategically using a school’s physical surroundings to create an environment where students can thrive. In the article, former principal and “educational...
The Power of Physical Environments “We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us,” asserted Sir Winston Churchill. Andrew L. Ross, Gary Grenier, and Frank Kros, transformational education experts, echo this sentiment in their book, Creating The Upside...
Summer is just around the corner, and as your classes wind down, it’s the perfect time to seize the opportunity to develop yourself. If you’re not required to focus on the technical aspects of professional development, summer may be a fantastic chance for...
