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How do students impact the classroom environment?
By Carlos Leyva, Take Ten Volunteer and AmeriCorps member I love the atmosphere of excitement and yearning to learn in the classroom when I enter. The students bring an energy that helps us teach Take Ten effectively. The most rewarding … Continue reading
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Tagged classroom, energy, learn, non-violence, positive, student, take ten, violence free
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Blogger of the week shares vision for Take Ten students
By Thomas Mann, Take Ten Volunteer and Blogger of the Week I think that the most special thing about Take Ten is the encouragement of constructive dialogue. Take Ten teaches students not to avoid conflict but to face it directly … Continue reading
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Tagged community, learn, lesson, positive, South Bend, students, take ten, teach
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Living by Take Ten principles
By Lauren Kross, Take Ten AmeriCorps Member and Volunteer After serving with Take Ten for six months, I have noticed a definite change in my life. Through my teaching and service opportunities with Take Ten, I have learned more about … Continue reading
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Take Ten volunteer reflects on the culture of violence today
By Catherine Peck-Phillips, Take Ten Volunteer I believe that the culture of violence makes it both easier and more difficult to teach Take Ten. With the constant exposure to violence that is prevalent in our society, kids learn to identify … Continue reading