2nd Grade Part 5

A conversation with spiritual writer and teacher Marilyn McEntyre, author of books like "Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies."

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In part 1, Marilyn, who has taught and performed for over 40 years) discusses the importance of teaching theater to children and techniques to get them excited, especially in Commedia. While geared to children, these are techniques than can be used by students of any age.

We are shocked, deeply saddened and angered when senseless violence occurs in schools, hurting children and teachers. What are the best ways to respond? What should you do individually? What is the path forward? Where do we find comfort? What should we do as a community? George A. Bonanno is a professor of clinical psychology at Columbia University, Teachers College and author of, "The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After a Loss." Dr. Joyce Valenza is the teacher-librarian at Springfield Township High School. Marilyn Anderson Rhames is a science teacher and Education Week blogger. Nicholas "Nick" Provenzano is a high school English teacher and education commentator.