Teaching+T: Inner Rewards

How does one teach intrinsic motivation? What structures inspire students to learn for their own deeper reasons? From a Berlin school that flips traditional schooling on its head to a bold exploration of 21st century high schools to a phys ed class that teaches beyond exercise, these stories inspire the power of purpose-driven learning. --Daniela

No Grades, No Timetable

At a school in Berlin, students choose their own subjects and decide their exam dates. Why? Headteacher Rasfeld sums up, "the most important skill a school can pass down to its students is the ability to motivate themselves." Read Full Story »

High School Re-Designed

What does it look like to "boldly reimagine the high-school experience using the power of human-centered design, the latest adolescent neuroscience, and purpose learning"? Read Full Story »

Aikido in Phys Ed Class

Founders of San Francisco's Millennium School asked: "What experiences can we offer students that give them a centered, insightful, aware perspective on peer relationships?" Their answer: Aikido. Read Full Story »

'Be The Change' Idea

Why do you do what you do? This week, focus on the inner rewards of your actions.