Inspiration

I am inspired again, by my students. As I read through their introductions to their individual research projects I am so impressed with their diversity, their unique passions and their desire to learn. There is something amazing about creating opportunities for youth to explore, to ask "what are you interested in," and then let them explore. Sometimes the curriculum seems a bit contrived and disconnected, but when I see the quality work coming in from students following their interests, I can't help but be impressed.

And again this morning I shared the "I'm Human" video created by middle school students in Alabama to my class. It was so quiet. We talked about how powerful it was in its simplicity. how diverse humanity is, as well as how we are all the same. We all see ourselves in the video. And then they asked if we could make a video like this one. Absolutely. I am ready to be inspired again.