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AmeriCorps member contemplates what makes Take Ten special
By Claire Roboski As a professional who has been teaching at Title I (high poverty, “high-risk”) schools for four years, Take Ten was an easy transition for me. Teaching is my niche; it allows me to communicate openly with young … Continue reading
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Tagged AmeriCorps, education, principles, students, take ten
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What will Take Ten students take with them?
By Amy Porter, Take Ten Volunteer and Blogger of the week As the spring semester of Take Ten comes to a close, I hope that my group of students take away the idea that they have the power to make … Continue reading
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Tagged classroom, learning, principles, students, take ten, teach, volunteering
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Students surprise Take Ten volunteer
By Amy Porter, Take Ten Seminar Student and Volunteer Coming back after winter break to start a new semester of Take Ten promised to be disheartening. I assumed that the students would have forgotten everything we had taught them during … Continue reading
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Tagged conflict, memory, principles, review, students, take ten, values, violence
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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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Tagged AmeriCorps, communication, conflict, learn, principles, serve, take ten, teach
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