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Mathematical Thinking: The Journey between Question and Answer

January 8, 2018 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

At Turning Point School, mathematics is not about rote memorization of formulas or facts. It is about teaching students to truly understand challenging concepts and then be able to demonstrate what they know in multiple ways.

Diverse Perspectives, Inclusive Learning

December 4, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

Last week, along with six colleagues from Turning Point, I attended the thirtieth anniversary of the National Association of Independent Schools' People of Color Conference in Anaheim, focusing on diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice.

Gratitude

November 21, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

The Dalai Lama says that "when we develop a right attitude of compassion and gratitude, we take a giant step towards solving our personal and international problems." How profound to establish gratitude as a strategy for personal and global conflict resolution. Because what do we do when we feel grateful? We think about others. We share.

Tornado Robotics Team Earns Top Spot in Regional Qualifier

November 13, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

On November 11, the Turning Point School "Green Team" took the top spot out of 24 teams from around the Los Angeles area who were competing for the chance to advance to the regional competition in the FIRST LEGO League Hydro-Dynamics Global Challenge.

Building Across Generations

November 6, 2017 | admin

So many of the elders in our collective lives are innovators and change-makers. Their experiences and values transcend our passing interests, and influence how we manage the dynamics of making positive contributions to the world.

Design Thinking: Peace by Piece

October 30, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

First grade teacher and Service Learning Coordinator Tessa Short was selected by the Buck Institute of Education as one of seven teachers nationwide to create a project based learning unit on peace.

Talking to Children about Gender and Power

October 23, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

As parents and educators, we want to raise confident, empathic children who are not afraid to go against the grain and challenge oversimplified depictions of masculinity and femininity.

Lessons from Literature

October 16, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

Interpreting literature helps our students to become "amiable skeptics," by requiring them to develop a point of view supported by evidence and to reject arguments that lack persuasive proof.

10 Traits of Successful Preschool Programs

October 9, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

Opportunities to develop relationships, and to participate in activities like reading, singing, building, and freeform play actually wire the brain development of young children.