Our One Voice 4 Change team recently went to Colorado Children's Hospital to work with the amazing staff that works in the T(w)een Zone. The healing power of music, art, and science was just what the Dr. ordered. Dr. Jennifer Campbell-Smith and Emmy award songwriter David Williams worked with children on animation and science discovery. Dr. Campbell-Smith's club, Birds Across Borders, is a globally minded group of high school students who regularly collaborate with others t

Felicity and Gregg recently visited PathLight International in Belmopan and Belize City, Belize. We expected diversity, amazing students, dedicated teachers, and a country rich in culture. We were overwhelmed by solutions to learning that should inspire every country. The dedicated staff at PathLight International showed us new definitions for mentorship. It's so much more than preparing for a career. The mentorships we witnessed were a fully immersive investments in studen

One Voice 4 Change wants to make a difference for those who need a voice. Who needs to be heard? Who has something to say? Answer: The students! Students and teachers in Chacala met with Dr. Jennifer Campbell-Smith in March 2019 via THE SYNK to work on a global project called Birds Across Borders. Much to the amazement of all, Monse's contribution to Birds Across Borders was a painting of a crow. The teachers told me that they did not even know she painted. One can easi

Diverse and meaningful data, art, music, and culture have taken a leading role in the vision of student-driven learning between STEM School Highlands Ranch and el Colegio Patria in Las Varas, Nayarit, Mexico. Students from el Colegio Patria presented what they did for "Culture Week" at their school. In addition to fashion, art and other activities, dance was an important element in the presentation. (LINK to presentation) Students from both countries are seeing that they h

Inspired by Mexican culture, collaborations with rural Mexico, Rotary Clubs, and a few drawings and ideas from Martin, BK and Jerry, STEM students are now working with a professional architect from Colorado. Cheryl Bicknell, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Education Planner | Architect Above is a photo from June 2, 2018. (tearing down condemned buildings and preparing for new) The students are learning about what it takes to be an architect by going through the process. These preli

When smiling students find you on a beach in the afternoon and start singing songs from the school's presentation of "A Bird's Eye," you know it was a success and that a lasting impression has been made on all. The goal was never a performance. The goal was to have fun while learning; tapping into the students' curiosity, imagination and creativity. When a student is having fun, solving a problem and actively learning, anything is possible.

El Colegio Patria students were motivated to finish the "Sister Schools" song even before they knew the synchronous lesson where it began would be on TV in the US. https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/connecting-classrooms-and-culture-redefining-virtual-learning-across-digital-platforms RECORDING LINK Escuelas Hermanas Words and music by students from el Colegio Patria Introduction (tempo rubato) Em / A7 / D / G / Em / A7 / D / B7

Teachers from Las Varas and Chacala Nayarit Mexico came together to share strategies that bring infinite potential for learning to their students. After some dancing and singing, we divided into four groups and went to four stations to see items. For each item, we discussed: What? What? How? Who? ¿Qué? ¿Qué? ¿Cómo? ¿Quién? What do you see? “A Teacher’s Eye” ¿Qué ves? "el ojo de un maestro" What can you learn from it? ¿Qué se puede aprender de ella? Science Phys

Just like the wind that lifts the birds of Chacala into the air, the students and teachers have taken flight with their collaboration on the musical drama: A Bird's Eye. Students from el Jardin participated in a walking tour to identify birds. Each student chose a bird that they want to include in the story. Primaria students drew pictures of birds and took notes. Telesecondaria students used online resources to collect scientific data and connect our projects to geography

There are people who talk about changing the world and there are people who do it. Simi Basu always says "Let's Just Do It!" Simi Basu does it. On June 6, 2018 Simi taught a lesson from THE SYNK with Aymee (el Cogio Patria teacher.) Their challenge was to teach math through Excel using the creative applications within that program. The next step is to connect to a volunteer from Lockheed Martin who will help them build advanced skills. These advanced skills in Excel an

Today I worked in Chacala with el Jardin (private elementary school) and Telesecondaria (public junior high). Even though they were next...

I thought I was coming to Las Varas to empower students and inspire learning. The minute I stepped into the school they gave more to me...

Inspiration can happen in a moment. And in that moment, the world can change. This is what happened when I participated in a performance...

The Voice of Music to Change the World This was the theme of the January 5, 2018 concert in Chacala. Seeing the el Colegio Patria...

What is STEM? (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) STEM is like breathing. It's necessary for survival. We've always know that...

Solving World Problems JUNTOS (Together) 14 Grand Challenges for Engineering in the 21st Century http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/cha...

Friday, January 5, 2018 at 6 PM - 9 PM Marina Chacala Beach Club (Club de Playa, Marina Chacala, Chacala, Nayarit 63715) Hesiquio has...

Amazing progress! This is not just another guitar class or music program. This is a chance to learn how to solve world problems by...

Alejandro and Rueben are not just learning to play the guitar. They are training to be leaders in learning. With the help of maestro Hesiquio, they will set the stage for a student driven approach to learning supported by a synchronous learning environment.

Miracles after Miracles! Richard Clarke's guitar class came in the SYNK and discovered what it is like to go from being a guitar student at STEM to seeing themselves as guitar teachers in the world. We set up ZOOM meetings in THE SYNK and the music room, imagining that we were linked to Mexican guitar students and Hisiquio (Maestro in El Colegio Patria). Student's took ownership of not only their own learning, more importantly they now see themselves in a global context chang