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Essays, book notes, and research on compassion, education, well-being, and care.
The Art of Exceptional Mentorship
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The Art of Exceptional Mentorship: Facilitating Flow, Balance, and Purpose
- Academic Innovation
Serving The Overlooked Stakeholders in Higher Education
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Education isn’t just about preparing students to graduate; it’s about preparing them to contribute meaningfully to the world. While students are the primary recipients of education, the impact of their learning extends f...
- Book Club
Responsibility and The Power of Clear Communication
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“Far too often, we assume that if somebody doesn't understand what we're telling them, it's because they are 'stupid' or 'closed-minded.' That is very rarely the case. While we know our subject matter, we may fail to kno...
- Academic Innovation
Understanding Truth: Navigating to Absolute Reality
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Understanding the concept of "truth" is fundamental in our quest for knowledge. But our perception of the truth isn't always straightforward. Our truth is a collection of beliefs, and what we believe to be "truth" is, li...
Everything Starts with a Question
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From ancient Greece to today, questions have been recognized as one of the most powerful tools for intellectual growth and discovery. Throughout history, great thinkers have used questions not just as a means of obtainin...
- Universal Design
Empowering Education with Strong Start to Finish
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Strong Start to Finish (SStF) is at the forefront of educational reform, dedicated to ensuring that every student, particularly those from underrepresented and underserved communities, has the opportunity to succeed in h...
- Universal Design
The Power of Purpose in Education
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The key to unlocking the potential of today’s students lies not in empty promises of future success or short-term rewards but in offering them a clear sense of purpose.
- Universal Design
Social Belonging Enhances Student Success
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In education, a sense of belonging plays a crucial role in determining a student’s success and well-being. Greg Walton, a professor at Stanford University, has dedicated his research to understanding how belonging impact...
- Academic Innovation
- Wellbeing
Beliefs as Operating Systems: The Power of Synergistic Mindsets
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Beliefs function like computer operating systems. Just as a computer's abilities and overall performance are dictated by its software, our actions and outcomes are influenced by our beliefs. This concept is central to th...
- Universal Design
The Platinum Rule
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The Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” is a timeless ethical principle promoting kindness and empathy. Rooted in many religious and philosophical traditions, its core premise is to treat ot...