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Sep. 29th, 2013 02:32 pmTwo things. First, apparently the DoE runs a special program to teach disabled students in high school how to use public transportation and generally get from here to there. "We don't use the concept of 'safe' to smother a kid," said Peggy Groce, director of the travel training program.
Well said. Now, if only certain parties would apply that same principle to younger, typically developing students!
http://www.wnyc.org/story/317020-high-school-senior-liberates-herself-school-bus/
Secondly, and this is a long one, can emotional intelligence be taught? (Better question: can we teach social skills more cheaply by giving generous playtime? Less homework, more recess, not nearly as many prying, public questions about kids' homelives?)
http://tinyurl.com/nj5oeu5
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Well said. Now, if only certain parties would apply that same principle to younger, typically developing students!
http://www.wnyc.org/story/317020-high-school-senior-liberates-herself-school-bus/
Secondly, and this is a long one, can emotional intelligence be taught? (Better question: can we teach social skills more cheaply by giving generous playtime? Less homework, more recess, not nearly as many prying, public questions about kids' homelives?)
http://tinyurl.com/nj5oeu5
( Read more... )
