Ignite a Culture of Learning: It's Not What We Learn, But How We Learn May 01, 2024

by Dr. Sonia Toledo

 

In the traditional classroom model, the focus has often been on imparting knowledge and building skills. However, as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of education,...

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How to Encourage Your Students to Be Creative Aug 23, 2023

This is a blog post by Jillian Schiff, one of our amazing interns from CUNY.

Allowing students to be creative is very important in their educational journey. Cultivating creative minds can lead to...

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Pandemic learning loss and 21st-century project-based learning May 03, 2022

The pandemic has changed our lives beyond recognition and had some of the most disastrous effects on our education system. Our children were forced to stay at home having hardly any in-person...

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Education and the 21st-century Marketplace Jun 30, 2021

Along with traditional core subjects such as math and science, new skills are emerging to form important 21st-century skills necessary to succeed in the modern-day marketplace. These skills include...

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Creativity in the 21st Century Jun 02, 2021

by Charlotte Tiltman

In school, the emphasis of importance has traditionally been placed on ‘core’ subjects, with learning sometimes restricted to preparing for an exam where the...

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2020 Youth Projects: Climate Change (Plastic Pollution) May 18, 2021

Presented by MMCC Team for 2020 IDEAS by Youth Symposium.

In Climate Change module students learn about global climate and environmental problems, including the plastic trash crisis, pollution...

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21st-Century PBL for Youth: Finding Passion and Purpose Apr 07, 2021

Rev. Melissa interviewed Dr. Sonia Toledo, Founder & CEO of Dignity of Children® (March 21st, 2021).

Watch full interview here

Rev. Melissa: I love your description of IDEAS,...

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Project-Based Learning: Education Through Authenticity May 28, 2019

True project-based learning (PBL) works because it engages students in solving real-world problems that matter to them. This quality of authenticity motivates students to learn because the...

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Helping Young People Develop Inquiry Skills May 28, 2019

When students explore topics that interest and excite them, all kinds of learning takes place. This process of inquiry forms the heart of project-based learning. With a motivation to learn,...

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Project-Based Learning and 21st Century Skills May 28, 2019

Now, perhaps more than ever, educators and parents are struggling to keep young people engaged in learning. Whether we like it or not, remote education is becoming a part of our reality, and...

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