By Dean Smith Every morning in our high school, teachers lead students in a verse, then circulate around the room, recognizing each student as they say “Good morning.” At day’s end, students gather for closing circle, with classmates and their grade’s faculty sponsors. They check in, sharing announcements and upcoming …
Name: Tabor Martinsen Occupation: Recruiter City I call home: San Francisco Current or previous post-high school education: Whitman College How did SWS prepare you for your life? SWS gave me a well-rounded set of skills, experiences, and (most importantly) the confidence to pursue whatever I felt was worth pursuing in …
In a recent opinion piece entitled “Students Learn From People They Love,” New York Times columnist David Brooks discusses the crucial role the quality of student-teacher relationships plays in learning. Citing research that shows the importance of relationships for learning outcomes, he bemoans the lack of emphasis on emotional connection between students and …
