Editor's Note: From unique experiments in home-schooling, to small acts that shift school culture, to research on the effects of cultivating a deep connection to our natural world -- these pieces tap into the possibilities that unfold when our learning environments give rise to expressions of the human spirit. --Daniela

With illuminating personal stories, graphic designer and dedicated mother, Meghna Banker, shares how her journey in homeschooling is an attempt to embody the "unison of our head, hands and hearts".

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"It's amazing how one dollar can change the culture of a school." Observing the onslaught of a student culture of competition and stress, one educator unleashes a simple snack time ripple that transforms school morale.

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Disheartened by news reports on our planet's deepening degradation, Jill Suttie investigates a growing body of research that asks, "How do we encourage people -- especially our kids -- to care more and take action for our environment?"

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Be The Change Idea

As the second story inspires, do a small act to boost the morale of your environment today.