Intrepid Ed News

Elaine Griffin highlights how Christine Carter spends less time dwelling on the problem of adolescent anxiety and more time sharing practical tips for tackling it in her book, “The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction.”

Enjoy a review of Sanje Ratnavale’s new book—Meaning Loss: Reimagining DEI and Purpose—written by English Teacher Brad Anderson, Trinity School (NY). Review of Meaning Loss | Brad Anderson - Intrepid ED News @OESISNetwork

ITom Daccord explains how "a thoughtful, needs-based approach to AI integration can direct the power of these technologies to create more purposeful, effective, and personalized learning experiences for students." intrepidednews.com/ai-implementat… @OESISNetwork

Allowing children to experience setbacks is a more effective approach than snowplow parenting for ensuring future success. Elaine Griffin reviews Michelle Icard's book, 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success. intrepidednews.com/september-book…… @OESISNetwork @michelleicard

n today's Intrepid Ed News feature article, columnist Jessica Cavallaro emphasizes the importance of students developing executive functioning that promote independence and self-confidence. intrepidednews.com/cultivating-ex… @OESISNetwork

Stephen Carter reminds us that, if we understand that our first attempt, or iteration, is not perfect (and perhaps far from perfect), and elicit feedback and course correction, we enter a higher level of learning. intrepidednews.com/avoiding-perfe… @OESISNetwork

Alden "Denny" Blodgett focuses on finding a balance between preserving important aspects of tradition — such as developing the whole child academically, artistically, athletically, ethically, and emotionally — while fostering innovation. intrepidednews.com/tradition-and-…

Josie Holford challenges a lack of association leadership in light of the release of the Cass Report about gender-affirming care. intrepidednews.com/the-silence-of… @OESISNetwork

Timely recommendations from Dr. Sharon Saline for starting off the school year building on success. intrepidednews.com/surviving-back… @OESISNetwork , @DrSharonSaline

In today's feature article, Tom Daccord provides advice for teachers about creating fruitful prompts for ChatGPT to enhance utility. intrepidednews.com/the-art-of-ask…... @OESISNetwork

Harbord & Khan reflect on the need for education to inspire a sense of optimism in honor of the UN Day of International Peace on Sept. 21. They share a tool for how to incorporate a sense of individual agency in peace education. tinyurl.com/yc6w23xj

Stephen Carter reminds us of the importance of shared language in creating a school culture. intrepidednews.com/using-language…

Stephen Carter reminds us of the importance of shared language in creating a school culture. intrepidednews.com/using-language… @OESISNetwork

Dr. Benjamin Freud reflects on the meaning of place, and our artificial distinctions between humans and the natural world. intrepidednews.com/when-we-notice…… @OESISNetwork @CoconutThinking

Dr. Benjamin Freud reflects on the meaning of place, and our artificial distinctions between humans and the natural world. intrepidednews.com/when-we-notice… @OESISNetwork @CoconutThinking

Dr. Sharon Saline provides some practical advice for harnessing hyperfixation as a productivity tool more often, while not letting it become a mechanism of avoidance and procrastination. intrepidednews.com/boosting-or-be…... @OESISNetwork

Jessica Cavallaro writes about the vital, and human, skills which should be the focus of learning. intrepidednews.com/ai-proof-skill… @OESISNetwork

Guided by insights from artists and yogis, seventh graders learn the arts of intuition and paying attention. This journey reveals how nature teaches leadership, observation, and adaptability. Discover the power of mindful learning in the wild. tinyurl.com/v9rzpw99

While DEI programs were an excellent idea, when a program is borne out of a crisis, it tends to be driven by ideology, writes Josie Holford. Using ideology to drive the program will ensure its failure and compromise a school's purpose. intrepidednews.com/dismantling-de… @OESISNetwork

Stephen Carter makes a strong case for teaching entrepreneurship as one way to help students develop the human skill of teamwork. intrepidednews.com/from-soloprene… @OESISNetwork