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Book Bank program in Haiti

The Effects of the Restavek Life on the Ability to Learn in School

By Loren Watson The Chronicle of Higher Education says students need seven qualities to learn. They are awareness, interest, motivation, relevance, engagement, reinforcement, and support.   However, a Haitian Restavek child’s life makes most of these qualities unattainable.   “Poverty reduces a child’s readiness for school because it leads to poor physical health and motor skills, …

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Personalize Learning

Guest Post by Liberty Elem. Personalized Learning Team, Liberty Elem. School, RUSD, CA Liberty Elementary’s vision is to become a landmark school that provides personalization while fostering every learner’s highest potential. Their mission was developed by all teachers: “Liberty exists to nurture and facilitate innovators’ individual passion for learning. Through voice, choice, pace and path, …

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