The stories below describe a range of unique "tools" for student learning -- from a school empowered to decide their own curriculum, community reminders for kindness, and a room that invites students to pause. --Daniela

What If Students Controlled Their Own Learning?

Just outside Melbourne, Australia, Principal Peter Hutton's school has no bells, no levels, "homelearn" instead of homework, staff selection and curriculum are even decided by students. The result? No bullying, collaboration, innovation in school dynamics. Read Full Story »

Ralston High's #BeKind Movement

After the loss of his son to suicide, Nebraskan superintendent Dr. Mark Adler and his wife began a local effort to remember kindness. With daily reminders of handmade notes on lockers, a kudos page to express gratitude to staff, the effort is now in 35 schools in his metro area. Read Full Story »

Mindful Moment Room

Brewster High School begins a "Mindful Moment Room" designed to gives students and staff a place to stop, focus, and re-center themselves as needed, before continuing with their day. Read Full Story »

'Be The Change' Idea

As the first story inspires, engage a creative activity today.