Social and Emotional Learning at Public School 24 follows a curriculum designed by Tom Roderick. For 25 years, Roderick has been instructing children in how to solve conflicts peacefully. Reporter John Tulenko spoke with him about his work.
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Thank you so much for providing this introduction to Tom Roderick and his innovative work at Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility. He is spot on when he says that 21st century kids need more than just reading and writing. Our future as a nation and as a fair-minded member of the world community depends on our children developing respect, compassion and understanding for themselves and for others. Beginning early the the 4 Rs, helps kids develop the strength to speak up for themselves, to be sensitive to the feelings of others and to become empowered in the awareness that, moment-by-moment, their choices matter.
July 23, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Frank McCabe says:
Subject matter is absolutely vital for adults as well as children. I’m now 69 years and retired and still remember learning alongside of my children watching Fred Rogers on PBS. Maybe I’ll learn something from this program. Why limit it to children? Thanks for your efforts.