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Be in the Know!
Know MORE! Share MORE! The books, programs, and films that guide our educational efforts at Colegio — and shape our school culture, instructional practices, and management techniques.
The Whole-Brain Child — Dr. Dan Siegel
Demystifies the meltdowns and aggravation demonstrated by children and explains the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties — no wonder kids can seem (and feel) out of control! Applying these discoveries lets adults turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate a child’s brain and foster growth. drdansiegel.com
Conscious Discipline
A program designed to accelerate social-emotional learning to guide responsible, pro-social behavior — using everyday campus events, rather than a separate curriculum, to build emotional intelligence. Discipline is not something done TO children but developed WITHIN them. Colegio teachers and staff are trained in this model to foster our Mindful Learning Environment. Introduction video · consciousdiscipline.com
How Children Succeed — Paul Tough
Why do some children succeed where others fail? This book proposes that intelligence is not as predictive of life success as character skills — perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, and self-control. paultough.com
Waiting for Superman (2010)
David Guggenheim’s powerful documentary about the importance of school choice — chronicling families in communities with inadequate schools and their struggles to enroll in private and public charter schools, with interviews from leaders in the charter movement and education policy.