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Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching 

Faculty Focus

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. Systems thinking helps students understand the broader purpose of their education and how different disciplines interconnect.

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The U.S. had the blueprint for a high-class education–but abandoned it

eSchool News

Even while the nation was grappling with desegregation and civil rights, there was a belief that public education could be a great equalizer. Standardized testing became ubiquitous and often crowded out the arts, physical education, and even recess in under-resourced schools. The reforms were ineffective, as well as damaging.

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Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom

k12 Digest

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. At the same time, I’ve prioritized integrating SEL as a core part of classroom culture—beyond isolated lessons.

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Integrating Systems Thinking to Enhance Liberal Arts Curriculum through Learner-Centered Teaching 

Faculty Focus

Liberal arts education empowers individuals to become well-rounded to handle complexity, diversity, and change by providing broad knowledge of the world and in-depth study in a specific area. Systems thinking helps students understand the broader purpose of their education and how different disciplines interconnect.

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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

k12 Digest

There was no fanfarejust a vision, a small classroom, and a deep belief in what girls could achieve when given the right environment to grow. Alongside the Prefect system, Elmwoods student-led councils offer focused leadership experiences in areas like academics, arts, athletics, and service.

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Educators Speak Out About Leadership, Identity and Systemic Change

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Edgar Miguel Grajeda, an elementary art teacher in Washington, D.C., This lack of belief in Black students potential can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy. These biases manifest in various ways, such as underestimating Black students math abilities and providing less encouragement.

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Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom

k12 Digest

Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. At the same time, I’ve prioritized integrating SEL as a core part of classroom culture—beyond isolated lessons.