Standardized testing isn’t the only dinosaur sucking air out of the room: The system of grades/marks is another inadequate method of measuring student learning that needs to be replaced with more effective and empowering systems.
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Middle Schools Are the Misfits, Not the Kids
Visionary educator Arnie Langberg examines the awkwardness of U.S. middle schools and the need for them to mature.
Byers: A School of Joyful Engagement
Visionary educator Arnie Langberg examines the failure of the educational system to embrace a successful alternative.
A Lesson from Denver Metro: The Problem Was the Solution
Visionary educator Arnie Langberg recalls his experiences as the incoming Principal at a group of struggling alternative satellite programs within conventional schools in Denver.
Dharmalaya Institute for Compassionate Living
Dharmalaya Institute is devoted to education and empowerment for compassionate living, with a practical focus on sustainable village development, contemplative service-learning, and immersive ecotourism. Tradition + Innovation = Sustainability, Health & Joy Dharmalaya’s mission is to unite the best of traditional wisdom with creative innovation to produce compelling possibilities for compassionate living and sustainable development. […]
Retreat! Advance! Earthville Holds First Service-Learning Retreat in Himalayas
The Dharmalaya Institute (a project of the Earthville Network) hosted its first service retreat program for international volunteers on its new eco-campus near the remote village of Bir in the Indian Himalayas.
Dharmalaya Sprouts: Earthville Co-founds New Charitable Organization in India
It’s official: The Dharmalaya project, founded in collaboration with Himalayan villagers, has been registered with the Indian government and is now seeking funds for its launch. After several months of research and planning, consultation with local villagers, and drafting of documents, the Dharmalaya vision is off to a great start.