Teaching+T: Life Skills

To what extent do skills developed for school success align with those required to live meaningful lives? The stories below probe deeper into that question -- from a high school class embarking conducting first-hand interviews with inspired leaders, to a venture capitalist-turned film-producer's insights on educating for innovation, to curious research on school vs. life success. --Daniela

Learning Journey in DC

Every two years, juniors and seniors from Mount Madonna School travel to DC, to interview remarkable political and NGO leaders. Ward Mailliard's class' journey has just begin -- and they're gleaning their learnings for all to soak in. Read Full Story »

Preparing Kids for Life

'Most Likely To Succeed' author, Ted Dintersmith, underscores the potential for youth and communities if we educate to our innovative and creative strengths, and trust schools and teachers to prepare kids for life, instead of for standardized tests. Read Full Story »

The Spectrum of Success

"In school, rules are very clear. In life, rules are not so clear. So a certain amount of not playing by the rules is advantageous once you get out of a closed system like education." Intriguing research on valedictorians vs. millionaires. Read Full Story »

'Be The Change' Idea

Make a list of skills or qualities that support meaningful growth in your life. Find a small way to develop one thing on that list, both in yourself and in students.