In the 21st century, the tricksters’ strengths are essential for solving problems. We need strategies to engage these characteristics in…
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This is What Happens When Kids’ Creative Strengths Are Leveraged
“Motivating, inspiring, and hard.” These are the words that my former student turned entrepreneur, Nicolas LeBrock, used to describe his…
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Why Teachers Need Parent Input: Taking the Long View on a Child’s Education
Parents are the Experts on Their Own Kids While the importance of parental influence on a child’s education may seem…
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Making School and Life Better With Just One Question
A few months ago, I had the privilege of giving a TED (like) talk in front of a theater of…
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Meaning: The Essential Piece of the School Puzzle
Like all of us, kids are searching for purpose in their lives. Each time they encounter a moment of deep…
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Open Letter to Adults from a Highly Creative Child
A highly creative child who is often misunderstood responds productively to adult comments, and provides ideas on how teachers and…
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