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Motivation Monday post: Dr. Ficarra shared this TED Talk at the staff convocation at the start of the school year. Thought-provoking and entertaining discussion of the importance of fostering and celebrating creativity in children. He also points out that we ALL have a vested interest in education.
www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity#t-195943
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Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.TBT to a 2010 South Orange Middle School Achieve Teacher Grant to create a mosaic installation of student artwork made from glass, ceramic tile and various mixed media. This project was intended as a permanent installation created by a large group of students for the entire school community to enjoy for many years to come. These kids may be in college now, but a whole new generation of students and community members are welcomed to SOMS each day by this amazing artwork.
Projects like these are only possible thanks to inspired staff members and the generous support of Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood by hundreds of donors each year.