Students who are in the midst of isolation (bullying’s passive counterpart) are too often too clouded by emotion to see any necessary steps that might enable them an escape, or rather, a rescue. As time passes and circumstances change, those … Keep Reading
A big motivation in the creation of Leading Learners was to encourage students to approach their education with confidence. This mentality lead us to pair with The Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County, who also believe in the value … Keep Reading
How much of a person’s success is based on intelligence? And for that matter, what kinds of intelligence bring success? Is it intelligence at all? When we look at the greatest minds in our world, or generations, or century, are … Keep Reading
By now the stories swirling about Ahmed Mohamed have exploded and the uproar has generated hundreds of stories and countless reactions (to read the story, click here). But, to me, the decisions made from either side aren’t crucial to the … Keep Reading
In my experience it seems as though every generation is worried about the next. The proliferation of the term “kids these days” is driven by the constant worry about the next generation’s inability to understand the trials of the previous … Keep Reading
It’s impossible to talk about education reform in our country without talking about New Orleans. What have they done in the past ten years to become so well-known? Although the United States faces many political and social problems, one of … Keep Reading
Fifty years ago, our country did not look the same way it does now. Gay pride festivals were not praised as celebrations of the freedom to live life, and same-sex marriage was illegal in every state. Awarding a transgender person … Keep Reading
Language is an art practiced by every person in existence today. Language is an integral part of cultures around the world. Language is verbal and nonverbal, and is, first and foremost, a tool for connecting two people. In a world … Keep Reading
Walking across a stage in a cap and gown among hundreds of other students is one of the most important moments in the lives of teenagers around the country. Graduating high school is both an exciting celebration of four years’ … Keep Reading
Education policy in our country is an ever-growing, ever-debated issue, especially with the next presidential election gaining speed in the news. In Colorado, we have especially seen the effects of policy change as students have walked out of new standardized … Keep Reading