#051 – The 10-minute rule

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💡 THOUGHTS

Beyond Mere School Choice 🏫 - Why stop at choosing schools when we can transform entire communities into learning hubs? Imagine libraries as lecture halls and businesses offering apprenticeships.

Lighthouse Parenting 🚁 - Sometimes, the best parenting move is... doing nothing at all.

The Paradox of Sacrifice 🎯 - "If you don't sacrifice for what you want, what you want becomes the sacrifice." Deep stuff from a teen in the Nature Kids Connect program.

📊 TRENDS

High Schools Embrace Flexibility and Real-World Experience 🎓 - With chronic absenteeism and disengaged students rising, high schools are finally getting the memo. From senior internships to career "pathway programs," schools are bridging the gap between education and real-world needs. (Source: Education Week)

ESAs: The Swiss Army Knife of School Choice – 🇨🇭 - Education Savings Accounts are shaking up the school choice debate. It's not just public vs. private anymore – families can now customize their child's education à la carte style. (The Future of Education podcast)

Redefining Success 🏆 - A survey by Dream a Dream in India shows "success" isn't just about dollar signs. Sense of belonging, happiness, and wellbeing top the list. Is it time to update our education scorecards? (Education Reimagined)

The Great Outdoors Classroom 🌳 - Nature-based schools are sprouting up faster than wildflowers! From working orchards to forest schools, kids are trading screens for streams. Who knew "touching grass" could be so educational? (LiberatED podcast)

🔨 TOOLS

The 10-Minute Rule ⏱️ - Combat homeschool burnout with this simple trick: Set a timer for 10 minutes of intense focus on one subject. It's like Pomodoro for the playground set! (Source: Pam Barnhill)

The 10-Minute Rest 🎩 - Between these sprints, try quick breaks for movement, drawing, or rapid reviews. (Edutopia.org)

From Moon Head to Main Character 🌙 - One educator's journey from being called "Moon Head" to teaching kids cognitive behavioral therapy through gamification.

AI in Education: Fostering Creativity 🤖 - EdSurge dishes on using AI to enhance, not replace, human capabilities in learning. From kickstarting projects to refining work, AI might just be the creativity boost students need. (Source: EdSurge)

That's all for this week, folks! Have a great weekend.

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