Demonstrates the efficacy of using self (and peer) reflection through sampled graduate students. Not only did students have increased academic performance, but also higher motivation, understanding of the purpose of the course, and a more supportive learning environment.
A middle school teacher for almost 25 years, Matt currently serves as the Director of Service & Experiential Learning, 6th Grade Team Leader, and a 6th Grade English teacher at St. Paul’s School.
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Announcing Conference to Restore Humanity! 2025: Quest for Connection (July 21-23, 2025). In 2025, we’re responding to the need for community and solidarity in uncertain times by turning Conference to Restore Humanity into a model for humanizing critical discourse and dialogue: bringing together students and teachers, researchers and doers, thinkers and visionaries to explore complex topics in education and illuminate a path forward together.
We are working with young people, educators, and schools to design engaging communities by...
creating purposeful, community spaces.
advocating for social justice.
eliminating dehumanizing practices.
building spaces that value us as humans.
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We must not turn our back at the future.
There are many serious threats to our world. We need an education system that humanizes school. Young people need to unlock their full potential, creating a just, equitable society.