Think of the yes people in your lives. They are the ones that make you feel empowered, accepted, and validated. Of all the yes people you could ever ask for, teachers might be the most important, and we tend to appreciate them for our whole lives.
Step into the heart of the Holy Land with students bridging seemingly impossible divides. From celebrating in Jerusalem to flying peace kites in the West Bank, witness their quest to understand and process conflict.
Dr. Grauer is amidst a late draft of his forthcoming book, “The Way to Pancho’s Kitchen: Original Instructions for Small School Leadership,” and is thrilled to post a sample chapter here. This book, six years in the making, should be coming out late this year.
Magnificence: Is it a moment, an achievement, a natural phenomenon, an interaction? The relationship between magnificence and high school education can be seen from various lenses: integrating the natural world, inspirational learning and teaching, and emerging human potential.
This tale of culinary wizardry delves into the dark world of a sage village chef. Join Stuart's expedition into the heart of Yucatan, but be prepared to question what you know about life, death, the power of small communities—and tacos.
What would it take to inspire students to say, "I love my school"? Join us in embracing the natural world and the spirit of play. We can ignite passion, creativity, and a love for learning in our children. Dr. Grauer’s column is guaranteed to leave you with a smile.
Discover what happens when a grandfather is left alone with his grandson. Join Dr. Grauer as he navigates the art of teaching outside the secondary classroom, finding musing lessons in the giggles and games shared with a small child.
This story, part uplifting and part heartbreaking, is about what it’s like to be endangered. It’s also an impactful trip to the beach here in Cardiff, home of the California least tern.
Discover the surprising truths behind secondary school sizes. Dr. Grauer has been researching and writing in this area since 2012 and has arrived at striking findings. Dive into a groundbreaking analysis that challenges long-held beliefs about school size.
Dr. Grauer shares a lecture by Eoin Finn, globally-renowned yogi and surfer. Whether or not our schools subscribe to the philosophies of yoga and ancient wisdom or to modern western fitness conventions, these techniques are tools that anyone can integrate into education and home to promote a healthier life.
Dr. Grauer's recent 26,000-mile circumnavigation odyssey both defies and defines reality. Witness education and democracy through the funhouse mirror, where historical narratives twist and technology stalks us.
Discover the unexpected champions in education. This column delves into why, nationwide, small schools like The Grauer School are outperforming the giants—findings that challenge conventional rankings and redefine achievement.
In the heart of Ecuador, Grauer students find teachers who weave the sacred threads of indigenous wisdom into education in ways they never dreamed of. This story ventures into a mystical landscape of Ancestral Healing that has stood the test of time and will transform your understanding of the title: “teacher.”
Join Dr. Grauer on Indonesia's serene Lombok Island for this story that rethinks intelligence through the lens of nature's vast sensory world and the limitations of modern education. This is a journey that inspires you to remove some limitations on how we might all bring about change.
Play is the embodiment of discovery, a path to strength and curiosity. As children grow, their innate drives for curiosity, play, willfulness, and sociability must be fostered, not hindered. This column gives educators and parents the knowledge and tools to ignite the "play circuit" in your students.