Posts by Michael Niehoff
SEL & Mindset
The Benefits of Play-Based Learning For All Ages
Play-based learning is key in addressing feelings of loneliness, vulnerability, social deprivation, isolation and trauma. Michael Niehoff shares a list of helpful tips for planning and prioritizing play for parents and families.
Future of Learning
Play-Based Learning and Weekly Porch Chats
Michael Niehoff explores the power of play-based learning and Porch Play Chats.
EdTech
California Revamping Math Frameworks: The Need For Data Science, Equity and Deeper Learning
California is preparing new frameworks in math that include a shift towards data science, as well as increased equity and opportunities for deeper, applied learning.
Personalized Learning
Punk Rock Classrooms Brings Passion, Unity & Do-It-Yourself Mindset To Education
Two educators use punk rock to create classrooms and schools where students are engaged, invested, and ultimately have ownership of what happens at school.
Future of Learning
WorldOver Continues To Redefine Personalized, Globalized Learning
WorldOver continues to redefine the independent school experiences for learners around the globe with personalized, customizable programs, memberships, and summer workshops.
Place Based Education
Yoga Ed. Addresses Trauma Through Teacher, Student Self-Care
YOGA ed.'s online curriculum and coaching focuses on trauma-informed education approach for optimal teacher and student mental health, wellness, and performance.
Difference Making
The Journey Of One High School Counselor’s Efforts To Redefine College Advising For All
Former university researcher and now high school counselor redefines college advising through better information and demystifying the process.
Difference Making
Global Brigades Offers Students Transformational Learning Experiences, While Transforming Global Communities
For 15 years, Global Brigades has impacted international community-led sustainability via student-funded social responsibility; and they're just getting started.
Difference Making
Global Citizen Year Sets 5-Year Mission To Produce 10,000 New Young Leaders
Global Citizen Year - an international leader in transformational gap year experiences - launches The Academy, Sets 5-Year Mission To Produce 10,000 New Young Leaders.
Uncategorized
5th-6th Graders Take Up Call To Action For International Women’s History Month
By: Michael Niehoff. Dr. Shayna Markongark’s 5th and 6th graders are using projects to learn how they can influence or change their communities.