The circle is a universal symbol with extensive meaning. It represents the notions of totality, wholeness, original perfection, the Self, the infinite, eternity, timelessness, all cyclic movement, God (‘God is a circle whose centre is everywhere and whose circumference is nowhere’ (Hermes Trismegistus)). What is special about circle? The circle […]
More students attend schools with children of different races than ever before. In 2020, there will be more children of color than white children in America, according to Census Bureau projections. Explore the changing makeup of the nation’s school districts and find out if your school district is diversifying! Why […]
Translingual Traditional 禪 Simplified 禅 Japanese 禅 Korean 禪 What is the symbol for Zen? EnsoEnso (formally spelled ensō) is a sacred symbol in Zen Buddhism meaning circle, or sometimes, circle of togetherness. It is traditionally drawn using only one brushstroke as a meditative practice in letting go of the […]
○ まる OK; correct; yes; supported; available (like ✔ ; note that the check mark usually means “wrong” in Japanese examinations) masked/censored character (like * in English used to mask characters in certain words; see this) What does ○ mean? Symbol. ○ A female family member in a family tree. […]
Promoting equality and diversity in education is essential for both teachers and students. The aim is to create a classroom environment where all students can thrive together and understand that individual characteristics make people unique and not ‘different’ in a negative way. Why is it important to promote equality and […]
Students who have experience on diverse campuses already understand that not everyone is like them. Underrepresented students also benefit from diverse and inclusive environments because they may be less likely to experience microaggressions and discrimination. Why the inclusion is important? Some of the benefits of inclusion for children with (or […]
In fact, studies show that a vast majority of first-generation college students go to college in order to help their families: 69 percent of first-generation college students say they want to help their families, compared to 39 percent of students whose parents have earned a degree. Why is it important […]
Enter ‘ikigai’, a lifestyle concept from Japan. In Japanese culture, it’s widely believed that everyone has an ‘ikigai’ – a reason to jump out of bed each morning. Instead of suggesting we slow down to find life’s meaning, ikigai involves sticking your finger out, actively flagging down a raison d’être. […]
London may come in second place behind New York City for percentage of immigrant population. But it is easily the most diverse city in all of Europe, as well as one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Is New York the most diverse city in the world? New […]
reason for being. What does ikigai mean? Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means your ‘reason for being. ‘ ‘Iki’ in Japanese means ‘life,’ and ‘gai’ describes value or worth. Your ikigai is your life purpose or your bliss. It’s what brings you joy and inspires you to get out […]
50% of self-made millionaires and 90% of executives get up before 6am, or three hours before their workday begins, in order to engage in activities like exercise, dog walking, meditation, reading the news, checking email, eating a healthy breakfast and getting their kids ready for school. What time do most […]
Traditional Japanese breakfast usually follows the style of a Japanese set meal, with the staple being rice and miso soup and ohitashi (boiled vegetables) served as side dishes. Natto (fermented soybeans), pickles, and grilled fish are often also served on the side to help complement the rice. What is a […]
A portfolio is a purposeful collection of student work that exhibits the student’s efforts, progress, and achievements in one or more areas. The collection must include student participation in selecting contents, the criteria for selection, the criteria for judging merit, and evidence of student reflection (p. 60). How do I […]
How to Build a Portfolio With Little Or No Experience Is Non-Paying Work Ever OK? Ways to Build Portfolio Pieces with No Experience. Blogs and Content Sites. Article Marketing. Write for Non-Profits. Write Mock Pieces. Using the Sale to Build Your Portfolio. Start Building Your Portfolio. How do I create […]
The 1896 Supreme Court case, Plessy v. Ferguson, was a landmark case which established the legal precedent for “separate but equal” facilities for people of different ethnicities. When did the concept of diversity begin? In the late 1960s, a time when traditional social relations and educational practices were being challenged […]