Talk Categories: Education
Is Individualized Education Possible?
Education is not a one size fits all. Alternative schooling systems allow students that struggle in conventional school systems to work in a self-directed curriculum. Diane Murphy and Madison Peterson share their experiences as teacher and student at the BigFish Learning Community.
The Grandparents Civil Air Patrol
Grandparents and high school students find a way to examine and alter school culture, without punishment or reward. In this enlightening and funny talk, Chuck Ott shares how Portsmouth High School addressed problematic language in school.
The REAL reason children fidget — and what we can do about it
In this insightful and research-backed talk, Angela Hanscom delivers a profound case for the restoration of more movement and outdoor play experiences for children.
Why We Need Geographic Education Now More Than Ever
As humanity is increasingly faced with complex global challenges, knowing about our world is more important than ever. High school senior and nationally-ranked Geography star Sean Cheng explains how geography is critical to making informed decisions on wars, pandemics, and climate change.