Teaching+T: Values-Based Classics

"I have nothing new to teach the world. Truth and nonviolence are as old as the hills," Gandhi once said. With burgeoning research and innovations in values-based education, these stories bring us back to basics, reflecting diverse efforts across history to draw out students' innate potential for compassion, neighborly care, and aligning with deeper laws of existence. --Daniela

Montessori Meets Gandhi

"The law of Love could be best understood and learned through little children," Gandhi states in his stirring 1931 speech and meeting with Maria Montessori. He ponders, how do we create the conditions for "drawing out the best from these millions of children"? Read Full Story »

Behind Beautiful Days In The Neighborhood

"If we in public television can only make it clear that feelings are mentionable and manageable, we will have done a great service for mental health," Mr. Rogers states in a 1967 speech that literally gives senators goosebumps. Read Full Story »

Play-Doh To Plato

"Schools instill concepts, but are we asking ourselves to what end?" Caroline Stevens chronicles elementary philosophy classes across Europe -- making a compelling case for introducing deep thoughts in early childhood. Read Full Story »

'Be The Change' Idea

Reflect on a wisdom teaching you learned as a child. How does it relate to your life today?