Ben Kestner
Thoughts on Education
Tag: Learning
I Thought you might find this interesting…….
There is something great about joining a school and learning community where parents are so connected to the philosophy of the school. The other day I received an email from a parent which began, “I thought you might find this interesting…”, together with a link… Continue Reading “I Thought you might find this interesting…….”
Real Intelligence. Why the World Needs Montessori Now More Than Ever
Many parents I have spoken to over the years have asked, in one way or another, the same question which is “What kind of education will actually prepare my child for the world they are growing into?” It is a really important question. The… Continue Reading “Real Intelligence. Why the World Needs Montessori Now More Than Ever”
We need to make space in the school day for students to simply talk
If you want to know what young people really think about politics, social media, school and the state of society, start by reading the report Inside the Mind of a 16-Year-Old by Shuab Gamote and Peter Hyman. Inside the Mind of A 16 year Old They travelled across… Continue Reading “We need to make space in the school day for students to simply talk”
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