One of the most stunning, and simple, natural wonders to watch is the emergence of a butterfly from its chrysalis. Scientists, amateur insect lovers, and students of all ages have watched the struggle to be reborn for decades but what most people don’t know is that the struggle itself is what galvanizes the insect to […]
Passion-based learning, a form of self-directed learning in which students pursue projects of interest to them, is becoming more popular in schools and for good reason: Educators who have set aside time for passion-based learning have discovered that students become highly engaged and motivated when learning about topics that intrigue them, while taking their learning much deeper than they would in a traditional lesson.