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How Patrick Taylor transformed skiing and sailing into knitwear

Photo courtesy of Patrick Taylor

I first met Patrick Taylor at his Chelsea apartment, where the space exuded a quiet warmth. Soft furniture, a peaceful garden view through the windows, and shelves lined…

Community agreements are essential in every classroom

Community agreements matter, and they must maintain a consistent presence from elementary school through higher education to make the necessary impact on students’ academic journey.

Illustration by Leo Preston.

Community agreements should not be reserved for kindergarten classrooms so everyone will sit on their bottoms and stop eating the paste. These agreements aim to keep teachers and students accountable for their words and actions — working to maintain the most productive and positive learning environment possible. Sounds like a dream, right?