In my newsletter article, "School Gatherings: Build Community, Boost Learning," I talk about the power of school gatherings. Over the years I've taught in a variety of settings—and no matter what the setting, when children have the opportunity to come together with other children from their grade or school, they benefit in many ways. They learn what it means to be a good audience member, they practice leadership and public speaking, and they develop a vision of themselves as members of a community.
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