Videos
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Robohand Project – Students Building A 3D-Printed Mechanical Hand
My name is Rich Lehrer and I am an 8th grade science teacher at Brookwood School in Manchester, MA. Over the course of the 2013/2014 school year, I have created a club comprised of thirteen 8th graders from my school and they have been working with me and a senior from The Governor’s Academy in […]
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Outdoor Opportunities at Conserve School
Students talk about the opportunities for exploring and learning about the natural world while spending a semester at Conserve School.
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Measuring Success at Lawrence School
Watch this short video on what drives Lawrence School to help students with language-based learning differences succeed.
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Investing in elementary school
Schools like Gordon that end in eighth grade have a flavor and mood all their own. They also offer a number of tangible advantages over schools that include high schools. In this video, a soon-to-be graduate in Gordon’s eighth grade reflects on the experience of spending eleven years under one roof. Meanwhile, the video’s title […]
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Ready for a Promising Future
What does the future hold for Winsor girls? In this video, they reflect on what’s ahead for them and their school. In a world of change, they talk about the constancy of friendships and “real community” and the confidence of being ready for anything.
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School’s Paleontology Museum Engages Students in the Scientific Process
The Webb Schools in Claremont, California, is the only high school in the country to have an accredited museum of paleontology right on campus. The Alf Museum is not just a place where students go to look at fossils. It’s a place where students are part of the scientific process, where they learn the joy […]
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The Gunnery Experience
At The Gunnery, everything we do revolves around inspiring and challenging students to reach their greatest potential.
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Community Partnership School, in three words.
Founded in 2006, Community Partnership School (CPS) is an innovative, independent elementary school, dedicated to providing an affordable, high-quality education to children from low-wealth, low-income backgrounds in North Philadelphia. In this video you’ll see Community Partnership School through the eyes of those at the heart of everything–our incredible students and amazing teachers!
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Project Based Learning: Fifth Grade Greek Fair
During the months of February and March, students worked in grade level small groups to research various aspects of ancient Greek life. Research focused on addressing the question, “How did the ancient Greeks’ way of life compare to our lives today?” Students gathered information using a variety of text and online resources. When the research […]
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Studying Medieval Cathedrals In the Modern World
Fifth graders at The Episcopal Academy, a Pre-K-12 school in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, have been studying and learning about medieval cathedrals for decades. They tour a local cathedral, design their own unique structure, and work in teams to examine their history—why cathedrals were built, what was involved in construction, and how they functioned. The addition […]
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Sustainability Program Teaches Students to Care For, and About, Their Environment
A typical “Project Day” at Besant Hill School of Happy Valley (BHS), a 9-12 boarding school in Ojai, CA, asks students, faculty, and staff members to take on activities that have been waiting for the right time, the right spirit, and the power of collaboration. Experiential opportunities might include tree planting, landscaping, sifting or building […]
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Mark Speckman
Mark Speckman, a highly respected and successful college football coach, spoke to Palmer Trinity students and teachers about “figuring it out” during a special convocation last week. Mr. Speckman was born without hands, and he has only four toes. But none of this has stopped him from enjoying life and being successful, both on and […]