Twenty to Twenty-one Setting the stage: The teacher has added one straw to two bundles of ten straws, part of a daily exercise in class. He then asked the children how many straws there were, and the children shouted out lots of answers, especially “TWELVE!!” This short clip showed his response and the teachable moment. […]
Respect
Debbie LeeKeenan – Full Interview
Interview with Debbie LeeKeenan, the Children’s School Director.
Don't Take my Picture
In this video the child feels safe enough to voice his feelings—he doesn’t want his picture taken–and the videographer honors him. “OK, I won’t take your picture,” we hear as the camera turns away from the child. A child learns trust and is empowered when adults respect the child. Think of ways this would have […]
Inclusion at our School
Debbie LeeKeenan about inclusion as a part of the Children’s School core values. From the start of the school, practices kept evolving, awareness grew and changes took place over the years.
Marryann O’Brien – Full Interview
Interview with Marryann O’Brien Ph.D Associate Director of the Children’s School.
Sierra Roussos – Full Interview
Interview with Sierra Rousos
Work with Disenfranchised People
Debbie LeeKeenan about her experience with disenfranchised people in the US, what she learned with them and how she incorporated that in her work.