Peter Horn, Ed.D. photo by Kristen Vandeventer Rice

STUDENT VOICE

arts & sel

(SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING)

civil discourse

Imagine a school that every kid loves. Challenged by caring teachers who welcome them as they are, these students really explore what fires them up—and discover that it’s connected to everything else. They express themselves, learn to listen, and grow to understand that we all see the world a little bit differently. They learn how to think critically and how to work toward common solutions.

If this is the kind of school you’re striving for, I look forward to talking with you.

—Peter Horn, Ed.D.

(Banned books image by Roy Chambers @chambersartegrity)

For a quick video introduction to my philosophy and approach, here’s my 2023 Ignite keynote for the New York State Council of School Superintendents.

NINE WAYS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS AS CITIZENS