Monthly Archives: May 2017

Finding the Whole Child in Education Reform

Posted on May 21, 2017 by CommonLore

By CHRISTOPHER NYE Big challenges lie ahead — fixing the economy so that it more equitably serves everyone, not just those with the wealth and power; rebuilding democracy so that it is no longer hijacked by lobbyists and corporations; and … Continue reading →

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Teaching to the Personal through Community Focused Learning

Posted on May 18, 2017 by CommonLore

BY JOE BROOKS Sifting through themes that revolve around creating and supporting educational experiences that build community and foster meaningful learning, it’s connecting school work to a larger purpose, to the self, to experience that resonates. As it was “then” … Continue reading →

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Why We Should Embrace Personal Stories

Posted on May 16, 2017 by CommonLore

by JON MADIAN It seems that maturing the human heart depends on developing our insight into other people’s situations; their challenges, sensitivities and talents. A reasonable hypothesis is that our most fundamental values are motivated by our drive to serve … Continue reading →

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Moving Beyond the Classroom Walls in Los Angeles

Posted on May 10, 2017 by CommonLore

By PAULA COHEN Paula Cohen is a 6th grade Social Studies and Language Arts teacher at Orville Wright School in Los Angeles Unified School District. She uses service-learning to create meaningful and relevant experiences for young people and is passionate … Continue reading →

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Latino Teens Draw National Praise for Community Journalism in LA’s Boyle Heights

Posted on May 7, 2017 by CommonLore

by RAUL REYES This article was originally published by NBC Latino Boyle Heights Beat reporters Samantha Olmos and Jennifer Lopez speak to a participant at a neighborhood walk informing residents of effects of contamination by Exide Technologies. Ernesto Orozco — … Continue reading →

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Finding the Teachers We Must Become

Posted on May 4, 2017 by CommonLore

We work to transform the learning experience for students, and for ourselves as educators. We seek to connect learning to ourselves, society, and our future. We know that Democracy depends on education and experience. “The teacher is, of course, an … Continue reading →

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