Transformed Education: Cosmic Education for All
How science and spirituality can unite to give students a complete, awe-filled picture of the world.
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Resource library
Books, videos & ideas for transformed learning
A growing library of writing, talks and inspiration for educators and parents who believe learning should honor body, mind and spirit.
01 — Books & recognition
Ideas worth reading
Jill Dianne's writing invites educators and parents into a unifying vision of learning — where science, the arts and the spirit work together.
Teaching with the Soul in Mind
Connecting content, community and the creative spirit in everyday teaching.
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Peace Education: Our Time Is Now
Practical ways to nurture activated peacekeepers — from the Peace Rose to the four petals of awareness.
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Award-winning leadership
Meet Jill Dianne
Education 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award
Presented to Jill Dianne Bittinger at the Education 2.0 Conference in Las Vegas (2022) for leadership in transformative, whole-child education.
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Talks that inspire
From Jill Dianne's Education Answers channel, plus recommended viewing from leading voices in transforming education.
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Essays by Jill Dianne
Reflections on the philosophy and practice of whole-child education.
Educational philosophy
The Importance of Educational Philosophy
Why exploring the purpose of education matters more than ever — and what Socrates, Plato and the allegory of the cave can teach us about the Soul in learning.
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Plato believed the power and capacity of learning already exists in the soul. Just as the eye cannot turn from darkness to light without the whole body, it is the movement of the whole soul that turns from becoming into being. This is the call at the base of Transformed Education: to cultivate lovers of wisdom and seekers of truth.
Cosmic education
Cosmic Education for All
An invitation to a unifying point of view that acknowledges the complexities of education today — and a vision of enlightened community working together.
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Fundamentally, we are called to a planetary consciousness: one in which we recognize the precious interconnectedness all planetary life shares. Maria Montessori helped show us the way through Cosmic Education, and we need not convert to her entire system of schooling to benefit from this tree of knowledge.
Montessori
Teaching to the Spirit of the Child: Thank You, Maria Montessori
A tribute to the method that honors the whole child — hands-on materials, freedom of movement and deep respect for the spirit within.
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Montessori and transformed schools are modeled on a belief in crafting freedom to express an innate creativity, wisdom and intelligence: if young people are given a safe, ordered, harmonious environment, they will unfold in a self-disciplined and organized fashion on their own.
The arts
Arts Are Literacy
Why the arts are essential to a complete education — lessons from creative dance residencies, teacher retreats and research on strong arts, strong schools.
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Recall a favorite memory from your own education and chances are high that it involves a time in which you created something. When individuals engage in creative acts, they deepen in their being; social, emotional and intrapersonal learning takes place naturally, and the experience imprints in a lasting way.
04 — Words we live by
Wisdom for the journey
“The purpose of education is to give to the body and to the soul all the beauty and all the perfection of which they are capable.”
“An adult should show himself to a child as a loving and enlightened guide.”
“We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness.”
“If we fail to touch the humanity of students, we have not really touched them at all.”
“Inspired educators elevate and motivate students. Inspired students elevate their community.”
“The universe is an imposing reality, and an answer to all questions.”
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