A Meaningful Inaugural Visit to the Sāo Paulo campus of Escola Concept

What a meaningful inaugural visit to the Sāo Paulo campus of Escola Concept!

During this first consultation, I facilitated conversations with middle and upper school students, parents, and employees around belonging, within an intercultural competency framework. The school currently leverages Habits of Mind, design thinking, SEL, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, so I was able to build this foundation.

So many students approached me after the talks to pose questions about belonging, to share specific aspects of the presentations that resonated, or to explain about their individual action research projects within the realm of belonging and intercultural competency.

I also felt like Beyoncé as so many students requested photographs! :)

Adults were equally appreciative of the talks and posed thoughtful questions regarding strategies to support cultivating openmindedness with children in developmentally appropriate ways while navigating the challenges of today's world, particularly regarding social media influences in an increasingly polarized world.

I look forward to returning in October to continue our efforts! Many thanks to Priscila Torres and the entire community for their partnership.