Tribes TLC 2-day High School TOT for Trainers Engaging All by Creating High School Learning Communities US AND CANADA LOCATIONS! Houston, Texas Dates:  Fri-Sat, July 16-17 Registration Deadline: June 15, 2010 Location: South Shore Harbour Resort, League City, TX (just after the Tribes … [Read more...]

In case you didn't get a chance to see the webcast, "A Discussion on Education Reform" with Arne Duncan, here are a few highlights and how they relate to what Tribes supports.  He talked about the importance of reducing the drop-out rate in high school; "dropping out of high school condemns one to … [Read more...]

We are pleased to announce that tribes.com has a new look and feature.  Notice our home page; you will see two important large “buttons”.  One is a quick and important link to our friends at CASEL, and the other is our new page called Teach Community; Learning Experiences for Tribes Educators. … [Read more...]

Synonyms for "mirror" - echo, emulate, signify, represent, reflect. It's that last one that should trigger a familiar response.  And the question becomes, "(What) have you reflected (upon) lately?" As a Tribes TLC educator, you know the value and significance of reflection on learning.  You … [Read more...]

Did you know that there are over 1200 active Tribes TLC trainers throughout the world, and conceivably more than 10,000 Tribes TLC-trained educators?  In some areas, the Tribes TLC-trained people comprise a critical mass (the Wikipedia sociodynamic version of the definition:  a threshold value of … [Read more...]

Don't miss the big event of 2010! Yes, once again it's time for the Summer Institute for Tribes Trainers. Our Texas Trainers have been persistent in their desire to show off the Lone Star State to our international Tribes Trainer community. This July they get their chance by hosting the 2010 Summer … [Read more...]

Is your school or district looking for funding in order to create a new project or program to benefit your students, families, staff, or wider community? Would you like to implement or intensify the use of an effective student-centered initiative such as Tribes Learning Communities? Are you … [Read more...]

by Tribes Trainer Miles Madison & Ms. Norah Sullivan Wilson ~ The International School of Brussels (ISB) Early Childhood Center is one of four divisions of ISB.  There is a total of between 250 – 300 students ranging in age from 2 ½ to 8 years of age.  It is truly an international school, … [Read more...]

It's November (already!).  Could it be time for "tribes"?  Or at least, "trial tribes"? If you can answer "yes" to the following questions, it's time for a more long term, or "tribal" approach. Do students now each other's names (everyone!)? Are the agreements alive and well? Have … [Read more...]

Whether or not you have had, or know about, the After School Program training for implementing the Tribes process...here are a few reminders and checkpoints for a healthy and productive after school experience. Remember: These kids have just spent 6+ hours doing school!  If you expect quiet … [Read more...]