
CharterFolk Contributors Jose Perez and Joe Nathan: A Plea to Build on Students’ Strengths and Change the World
Jose Perez and Joe Nathan urge schools to focus on students’ strengths, promoting leadership opportunities. Highlighting their experiences, they advocate for a positive school culture that fosters individual goal-setting and real-world problem-solving. This asset-based approach enhances academic skills while cultivating resilient, engaged citizens, emphasizing that deep learning can transform lives.