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NO 74 - "LEASH"
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Ian Vern Tan
Nick Sambaluk
EDUCATION
Elementary schools teach math, science and kindness
MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
CHICAGO — In Lauren Topazian's fifth-grade classroom, the walls are covered with artifacts of ancient civilizations. But today she is asking her students to put themselves somewhere far less exotic: in their classmates' shoes.
"You can't just assume kids know how to show kindness or resolve conflict," said Principal Mary Tavegia. "You've got to give them the tools as soon as they walk in the door."
The youngsters are acting out scenarios that call for offering friends a little extra support such as when a pal loses an art — contest or is the target of a rumor. The role-playing speaks volumes about the culture at Cossitt School in La Grange, Ill., where thinking about how your behavior affects others is as much a part of the day as reading and math.
In 2004, Illinois became the first state in the nation to require all school districts to teach social and emotional skills as part of their curriculum and daily school life.
That means students are expected to meet certain benchmarks, such as recognizing and managing feelings, building empathy and making responsible decisions.
Weissberg and his colleagues recently completed an analysis of 300 scientific studies and reached two important conclusions: Students enrolled in such programs scored at least 10 percentage points higher on achievement tests than peers who weren't. At the same time, discipline problems were cut in half.
And the touchy-feely stuff doesn't have to come at the expense of intellect. New evidence shows a strong link between interpersonal skills and academics, said Roger Weissberg, a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois Chicago, who has studied social and emotional learning for more than 25 years.
"Some teachers may be skeptical about (Social and Emotional Learning) at first, but they are won over when their students learn more, are more engaged and better problem solvers," said
Tavegi's passion for the subject started in the mid-1990s,following a survey that revealed students didn't feel connected to the school, the staff or each other.
"It was a real eye-opener," she admitted. "Here we thought we were living in Mayberry, and discovered that we weren't."
Few schools embrace the philosophy as robustly as Cossitt School, which Weissberg called "a national model."
Weissberg, president of CASEL, the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, based at UIC. The non-profit promotes the benefits of acquiring such abilities, from pre-school to high school.
So she started viewing every minute of the school day as an opportunity to build a foundation that will help students navigate sticky situations that arise in and out of the classroom.
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"It is woven into everything we do" she said.
So in science lab, class begins with a discussion not just on molecules, but what makes a good partnership. It ends with students reflecting on how the experiment worked — but also how well they met their social goals. In language arts, the teacher will often go beyond basic comprehension questions about a story, asking students to accept that different characters might view the same incident differently.
"In a perfect world, parents would teach these skills ... but it doesn't always work that way," Duffell said.
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15 Publicity
17 Church
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18 Striped
antelope
19 Cash in
21 Ova
24 1960s
hallucino
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2 Alluring
3 One of the Three Bears
4 Hot
5 Ostrich's kin
6 Pitch
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8 Starring roles
9 Speed up
10 Work-bench attachment
11 Detail
12 Dropo
13 Verve
12 Stare open-mouthed
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38 Suspenders alternative
39 Unfriendly
41 Remain
43 Frenzied
46 Camel's cousin
50 Comedian Rudner
51 Unambiguous
54 Always
55 Former space station
56 Wolfe of whodunits
57 Marries
58 Wall climber
59 Cheese choice
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25 Speedometer stat
26 Debtor's letters
27 Atoned
29 Heart of the matter
31 Pussy-cat's partner
32 "To be or — ..."
34 Terrier type
38 News-writer's credit
40 Despots
42 Every las bit
43 Vessel's team
44 Split violently
45 Ms. Moore
47 Passed, and then some
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49 Teeny particle
52 "Sun King" Louis
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Today's Cryptoquip Clue: W equals U
All puzzles © King Features
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
HOROSCOPES
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Combine romance with work today by including your partner in social events involving clients and co-workers. Use creativity to make it really fun.
Your many talents take you in different directions now. Follow the traditional wisdom as far as it will take you. Then be willing to branch out.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 6
Work closely with children and elders to produce better results. You share talents you may not know about. Listen and learn from each other.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 7
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
Today is a 6
A friend or associate brings a gift to a social event at your place, sparking the interests and talents of all guests. Let others play first.
No (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 7
Someone at work decides they want
work and play to interweave in an
unusual way today. Time away from
a problem often allows a solution to
emerge. Other imaginations provide the missing key.
Darling, remind me to thank the girl that invented those game day dresses.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 7
Shop for supplies early in the day,
so everyone has what they need to
get their work done. Capture
imagination with the right tools.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 6
Allow your thinking to wander now
Blurred focus is just what you need
as you apply artistic talents. Use a
light touch and broad stroke
Today is a 7
Even if you have to work today,
make time for recreational activities
You don't need to push that
stone uphill all day. Hand it off to
someone.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 6
When issues impinge on your core values, pay attention. You don't want to give up something important to your philosophy. Others suggest solutions.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 7
The more you work within your sphere of comfort, the more you accomplish. Associates see broader possibilities for future consideration
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 5
Today is a 5 You need to clarify a philosophical point if the group's to move forward. You may call in an expert to clarify specific details and concerns.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 9
No one knew what you'd say today, not even yourself. The big surprise is that everyone agrees and wonders why they didn't think of it themselves.
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