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Integrating Robotics and Coding in Education: Addressing Neurodiversity Through Hands-On Learning
Steve Jobs once said, "You've got to start with the customer experience and work back toward the technology – not the other way around."...
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Jul 24, 20245 min read
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The Journey to Arete: Finding the Good in Teaching
In the philosophical musings of Aristotle, "arete" signifies excellence or virtue, embodying the highest form of good a person can...
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Jul 24, 20245 min read
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Charlemagne: The Student
Charlemagne is often breezed over in school, but he shouldn’t be. While he is known for creating the Holy Roman Empire, his contributions...
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Jul 13, 20242 min read
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A Conversation with David Schmidt
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with David Schmidt, a dedicated advocate for education and a candidate for the school board in...
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Jul 13, 20243 min read
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Cheap Talk Learning Method
The "cheap talk" learning method draws on game theory principles to guide students toward optimal educational outcomes without...
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Jul 8, 20246 min read
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The Barrett School´s Latest Offering:
Launching Students into STEM Careers through Video Game Design At The Barrett School, we’re always seeking innovative ways to engage our...
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Jun 28, 20243 min read
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The Struggle of Integrating Finnish Educational Philosophies into Public Schools: A Personal Journey
After my eye-opening visit to Finland in 2015, I returned with a renewed vision for what education could look like. Inspired by Finland’s...
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Jun 22, 20242 min read
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Discovering Excellence: My Journey through the Finnish Education System in 2015
Arrival in Helsinki It was a brisk autumn morning in 2015 when I, Dr. Matthew Weinberg, arrived in Helsinki, filled with anticipation...
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Jun 16, 20244 min read
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