A Tale of Two Schools (& of School Climate)
A look at implications for school reform moving forward. Read more...
March 8, 2013 | By Sam Chaltain
Sam Chaltain
Sam Chaltain is a veteran educator and two-time father who writes about how people learn at www.samchaltain.com.
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The Empathy Formula
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The teachers' strike has ended, but the teachable moment remains ripe. Read more...
September 19, 2012 | By Sam Chaltain
Empathy for a Teacher
Let's do our part as parents to ensure every classroom is filled with not just caring teachers but compassionate children too. Read more...
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What Martin Luther King's Famous Speech Reminds Us About Empathy, Equality, and Democracy
The origins of King's "dream" were basic American rights--and a recognition that if jeopardized for one group, they were jeopardized for all. Read more...
August 29, 2012 | By Sam Chaltain