Penikese Island School

06/01/2020

05/08/2020

New research suggests that natural elements like mud, sticks, and trees might unlock the imaginative power of play—beating out purpose-built spaces like the neighborhood playground.

04/19/2020

That didn’t take long.

04/06/2020

More and more evidence suggests that nature does something essential for our mental health

04/01/2020

In the early weeks of a global catastrophe like Covid-19, it’s best to accept that the world has changed and reimagine yourself and your work within it.

03/31/2020

If the coronavirus spreads at the rate that experts believe it will, schools, workplaces and businesses will continue to close. Here’s a thread of silver lining. We’ll have more time for each other and nature. And, at least so far, nature's always open. Getting outside — but at a safe distance...

03/31/2020

A growing body of research points to the beneficial effects that exposure to the natural world has on health, reducing stress and promoting healing. Now, policymakers, employers, and healthcare providers are increasingly considering the human need for nature in how they plan and operate.

03/28/2020

Brené Brown’s plain-spoken lessons on vulnerability seem to have particular resonance right now, especially her new podcast “Unlocking Us.” Bill Whitaker sits down with the professor and best-selling author tomorrow.

03/28/2020

On March 18, 2020, Simone Kern tweeted that simply “recreating schools at home” passes up a golden opportunity to engage kids in authentic, self-directed learning.

03/28/2020

One teacher recommends supporting student safety through three Cs: communication, consistency, and control.

03/26/2020

Our cameras make it so easy to feel we've captured what's important in the world. But to really appreciate what's around us, we might need to learn a weirder...