Learning Life
For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to learn to play the cello. There’s something about that instrument that ravishes me every time I hear it. I feel it first in my belly as its notes swell with passion, then it traverses the length of my body as if I were being played by the master as well.
University In Paradise
A Canadian doctor takes a look at the medical school at St. Georges University in Grenada and sees how Canadian students are faring.
The Impending Student Loan Meltdown
Federally-guaranteed student loans, instituted in the heady days of the Great Society as a social program to provide the benefits of higher education to people lower on the income scale, have become a monster riding the backs of younger Americans. … Read more →
Nobody Tells This to Beginners
A blogger decides an inspiring message, “Nobody Tells This to Beginners…” needs a more permanent shelf life.
The Black Iguana – ONLY on Roatan
Genny Ross-Barons tracks the Black Iguana on the Caribbean island of Roatan, the only place in the world you can find these fascinating creatures.
“You’re Not So Ugly” – My Korean Homestay Students
As a “homestay father” Ross Lonergan has been hosting international students in his home since 1993. In this article he shares some memories of a special group of students who lived with him in the 1990s.
Does Our Education System Put the “Brain in a Cage”?
In an inspiring video lecture on TED.com called “The Power of Mindsight”, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, author of the book Mindsight, explains his brilliant vision for completely revamping the way we educate our youth. His solution: “Inspire to rewire.”
Where Our Electronics Go to Die, There’s No Rest in Peace
Where do your old computers and other electronic gadgets go to die? You might be surprised at the devastation being caused by a so-called clean technology as this award-winning documentary by UBC students and their professor reveals.
The Antidote to Bullying
With the trial of the Hadley Six – six teens accused of driving their classmate Phoebe Prince to suicide in South Hadley, Massachusetts – underway, it’s inspiring to read about a similar incident that has since led to a worldwide peaceful schools movement.
Classroom Cleaning
A teacher sets about cleaning his classroom before the summer session begins and discovers lots of dust, reminders of how much the tools of teaching have changed over the years, and the awareness that in the classroom or int he home, clutter is still clutter.
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