Teaching+T: Creative Connections

From a library where middle schoolers give rise to visionary inventions, to a rural elementary school whose campus culture boosts attendance to over 99%, to a "human library" that amplifies lesser-known life journeys -- these stories unveil the power of learning environments that foster creative connections to people, places, and a deeper sense of possibility. --Daniela

A Library Where Kids Learn To Tinker

In Philadelphia's public libraries, middle schoolers experiment with hands-on creation -- from solar-powered robots to hand-sewn wallets -- fostering creative learning and filling in gaps of declining arts in education. Read Full Story »

The Case For School Climate

In a rural farming town with less than 700 residents, one elementary school boosts academics and attendance with creative shifts in school climate -- like starting school with a dance party before 7:50am. Read Full Story »

The Human Library

Loyola Marymount University chronicles a unique event where students "borrow" people for 30-minute conversations, learning about their unique life journeys. Read Full Story »

'Be The Change' Idea

As the last story inspires, invite someone very different from you to share more about their life experiences.