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Apr 4, 2015
"We have powerful potential in our youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends." --Mary McLeod Bethune
Can Kids Teach Themselves?
"It's crazy that in a system that is meant to teach and help the youth, there is no voice for the youth at all." A highschool in Massachusets is trying a radical experiment by letting students design and lead their own learning for a semester. During the "Independence Project," students are left alone for most of the day to pursue their chosen work, meeting with teachers only once a day for guidance. The program has been highly successful at engaging students, teaching them how to learn on their own, and getting them excited about learning and ultimately, life. Read on to learn more and to watch a video created by one of the Independence Project students about his experience.
BE THE CHANGE
Next time you deal with a young person, try trusting their intuition and judgment instead of directing the show. It will honor their spirit and you may be surprised by their wisdom!
