Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky, the founders of Constructivist Theory, are often regarded as rivals who studied at two opposite ends of the spectrum of childhood development.  While commonly understood to be famous for their differences, it is actually their correspondence, interactions, and influences upon each other that helped them establish themselves at the forefront of what it means to understand young minds.

Being the 26th President of the United States of America isn't what made Theodore Roosevelt Jr. great.  What made him great was his indomitable will, his respect for the natural world, and his desire to above all else be viewed as a good man in a world that had forgotten about the importance of personal integrity.

What does it mean to be a teacher?  How should we respond to the myriad reactions people have when finding out exactly what it is we do?  Through all the ups and down of our day to day routine, our passion for what we do is ultimately what defines us as educators.  Come gain a glimpse into the life of the faculty here at a A New Leaf.

Innovation in the field of education isn't always about looking to the future.  Studying great teachers of the past, like Freidrich Froebel, and their work transforming the field into what it is today can provide us with valuable insights into how we can improve as instructors, parents, and co-researchers.

There is so much more to the foods we eat than the flavors they possess.  The presentation, history, freshness, aroma, and preparatory methods of our meals can all be used to entice children into sampling new and unfamiliar foods.