Titles of Inspiring Website Stories
(in alphabetical order)
Acknowledging a Student’s Demand for Power Does Not Mean Giving In
(8th grade)
by Mary Welliver-Dillon
Acknowledging a Student’s Demand for Power Does Not Mean Giving In
Alexander, A Challenging Kindergarten Student
by Wafa Saed Alexander, A Challenging Kindergarten Student
A Middle School Based on Love
by Jane Califf A Middle School Based on Love
An Education Worth Quoting
(A fifth grade teacher’s hobby of collecting proverbs helps him create a positive classroom community, culminating in an amazing 50-day environmental project.)
by Michael Chodroff An Education Worth Quoting
Building Community Through Letter-Writing
(Alternative high school)
by Jane Califf Building Community Through Letter-Writing
Class Meetings and Their Power to Change a Life
(7th grade)
by Nivin Papa Class Meetings and Their Power to Change a Life
Connecting with Parents of Special Education Students
by Sally Novak Connecting with Parents of Special Education Students
Detroit Teenagers Transformed by Nature
by Jane Califf Detroit Teenagers Transformed by Nature
Dr. Mindy Garber’s K-5 School-Wide Discipline Plan
by Jane Califf Dr. Mindy Garber’s K-5 School-Wide Discipline Plan
Educators Partnering with Non-Profit Organizations to Help Develop Environmental Literacy
by Jane Califf Educators Partnering with Non-Profit Organizations to Help Develop Environmental Literacy
Every Classroom Needs a No Put-Down Rule
by Jane Califf Every Classroom Needs a No Put-Down Rule
Fighting Student Becomes a Social and Academic Success
(2nd grade)
by Joe DeRisi Fighting Student Becomes a Social and Academic Success
Fresh Start Every Day: Creating a Compassionate Classroom Community
by Jennifer Christiansen Fresh Start Every Day: Creating a Compassionate Classroom Community
Giving Back
(A creative solution to help change a 9-year old bully.)
by Jennifer Christiansen Giving Back
Greater Newark Conservancy and School Gardening, Newark, New Jersey
by Jane Califf Greater Newark Conservancy and School Gardening, Newark, New Jersey
High School Biology Classes Restore an Eco-System’s Shoreline
by Jane Califf High School Biology Classes Restore an Eco-System’s Shoreline
High School Biology Classes Restore an Eco-System’s Shoreline
High School Class Studies Homelessness and Poverty
by Jane Califf High School Class Studies Homelessness and Poverty
High School Outdoor Club’s Four Day Trip to Yosemite National Park
by Jane Califf High School Outdoor Club’s Four Day Trip to Yosemite National Park
High School Students’ Farm Visit
by Jane Califf High School Students’ Farm Visit
High School Teacher’s Surfing Hobby Translates into an Anti-Pollution Project
by Jane Califf High School Teacher’s Surfing Hobby Translates into an Anti-Pollution Project
Kindness Transforms an Alienated First Grader
by Arlene Lackowitz Kindness Transforms an Alienated First Grader
Matt Jones, Inspiring Students with an Invited Speaker
(Alternative high school)
by Jane Califf Matt Jones, Inspiring Students with an Invited Speaker
No Time to Yell
(7th grade)
by Magdolen Guirguis Sleman No Time to Yell
Reaching
(Student teacher wins over 4th grade hostile student.)
by Concetta DiGenna Reaching
Sarah Gains Confidence
(7th grade)
by Mark J. Balaz Sarah Gains Confidence
Social Studies Teacher Includes Various Points of View in Different Historical Periods
(High school)
by Jane Califf Social Studies Teacher Includes Various Points of View in Different Historical Periods
Students and the Power to Change
(Alternative high school)
by Jane Califf Students and the Power to Change
Teaching Without Screaming: A General Perspective
(5th grade)
by Nicole Neil Teaching Without Screaming: A General Perspective
Teen, Senior Oral History Builds Writing and Uncommon Friends
by Jane Califf Teen, Senior Oral History Builds Writing and Uncommon Friends
The Kindness Jar
(2nd grade)
by Nieves Lepore The Kindness Jar
The Value of an Extended Discussion with a Disruptive Student
(8th grade)
by Tara Mansmann Romero The Value of an Extended Discussion with a Disruptive Student
Urvi Shah’s Class Meeting, High School Social Studies
by Jane Califf Urvi Shah’s Class Meeting, High School Social Studies
Using Current Events to Engage High School Students
by Jane Califf Using Current Events to Engage High School Students
Vocational Teacher’s Dream of a Green Energy Academy Comes to Life
by Jane Califf Vocational Teacher’s Dream of a Green Energy Academy Comes to Life
What One Teacher Has Done, Part I: Role Play in the Classroom
(1st grade)
by Jane Califf What One Teacher Has Done, Part I: Role Play in the Classroom
What One Teacher Has Done, Part II: Sensitizing Nine-Year-Olds to Native American Stereotypes
by Jane Califf What One Teacher Has Done, Part II: Sensitizing Nine-Year-Olds to Native American Stereotypes
Who Are Your Students?
by Nabeelah Abdul Ghafur Who Are Your Students?
Willow School – A Model of Ecological, Educational and Social Excellence
(Pre-school – 8th grade)
by Jane Califf Willow School – A Model of Ecological, Educational and Social Excellence