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What is the purpose of school?

What is the purpose of school?
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Spiritual

Organizations:

  • The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education

Studies/Papers:

  • Promoting Spiritual Development in the Curriculum
  • Promoting Spiritual Ideals through Design Thinking in Public Schools
 

In the News…

Professor Steven Stemler argues that core purposes of schooling continue to apply as schools move to online learning (Op-Ed published in the Hartford Courant on April 10, 2020).

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In the News…

Dr. Damian Bebell reflects on the purpose of school in the time of the coronavirus. (Op-Ed published by Silver Lining for Learning on April 1, 2020).

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Purpose of School Survey

Find out your own beliefs about the purpose of school by taking our brief, 5 minute survey

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Historical Purposes of Schooling

Professor Steven Stemler of Wesleyan University briefly discusses how the primary purposes of schooling have shifted over time.

Featured School Leader

James Steckart, Head of the THINK Global School, discusses the Mission Deconstruction Activity and explains how it can be a powerful tool for educators.

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