For this week’s blog, I checked out the WE.org website and did some investigating of the WE Schools Foundational Module. This is an approach to education that emphasizes service learning and teaches students how to make positive changes in the world around them.

One of the most important aspects of education is creating an atmosphere that allows students to succeed. Our students will not grow as much as they should if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable when they are trying to learn. We need to eliminate negative distractions and let our students know that we value them and their well-being.

There are 5 separate lessons that we can use as a starting point. These lessons can be applied to any number of issues but all include the concept of service and collaboration. When we include our students in the direction of the classroom we can see increased engagement and teach responsibility.

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