One of my favourite videos on the power of education, especially in our world today, is the “Speaking Exchange”, which has students from Brazil learning how to speak english from seniors at a retirement home in Chicago. It is a powerful reminder of how we should not only invite “experts” into our schools, but that sharing our expertise with the world also has a tremendous impact on others as well. I am not only talking about teachers, but students. Their words and actions can make an impact on others if we give them the opportunity.
The words at the end of the video are perfect and encapsulate so much of what I believe about our goals for school. The video ends with, “More than better students…better people.” Schools need to go beyond and be a part of developing good people alongside our communities to make a difference in our world. This is paramount.
I was reminded of these words again when I saw this video of the power of team sports and caring for other human beings. Please take a few minutes to watch, but have some kleenex ready:
This video goes beyond sports and the quote, “We all need someone who knows our mistakes, and loves us anyway” resonated with me deeply. None of us are perfect but we all deserve to be loved.
I hope you enjoy watching that story as much as I did.
(Thanks to Sarah Garr, here is a version that works in Canada.)
