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World Peace and Other 4th Grade Achievements

by | Apr 30, 2011 | News

Mark your calendars for May 4th!

One of the parents in the Rainbow Mountain community is hosting the Asheville Premier Screening of “World Peace and Other 4th Grade Achievements”, the new film by Chris Farina which depicts the transformation that happens as a class of students at a neighborhood school work to solve all of the earth’s crises with a balanced budget. 

A small panel of local educators, including Renee Owen, have been invited to join the film’s star, John Hunter (teacher and TED speaker), on stage at the Diana Wortham Theatre  for an intimate discussion about what Hunter calls “self-evident assessment” and the case for teaching global awareness and the principles of nonviolence in all grades.

The film begins at 6:45, Wednesday, May 4 at Dianna Worthan Theatre. Learn more and get tickets at www.worldpeaceavl.com

Vision: The Future of Education

Vision: The Future of Education

by | Apr 25, 2011 | Director's Blog, News

Are you passionate about education?  Would you like to see the whole educational paradigm changed in America?  Despite the seriousness of this topic, do you love to laugh?  Then I highly recommend you take advantage of a great opportunity:  At 6pm this Wednesday, April 27,  TED Speaker, Sir Ken Robinson will be  at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville.  Rainbow Mountain Children’s School is an official supporter of this exciting event, and much of our staff and board will be in attendance.     Tickets are $25 for adults, available at the box office or at the door.  Here is  one of Sir Ken’s talks.  You will find his points are salient, and he is very, VERY funny.  Enjoy.