Upon first being introduced to the Sustainability Compass through a brief workshop hosted by Compass Education, I was first and foremost struck by the tool’s simplicity. A simplicity in its […]
The Freedom to Explore Read More »
Move beyond the temptation to see the world as a linear sequence of eventsand look for loops of cause and effect in the world surrounding you.Identifying the drivers of continuity
Sustainable Habits of Mind: Look for Loops Read More »
I just spent the week at SXSW EDU 2024 in Austin. It was my first time attending and I was excited, maybe even a little bit intimidated by what it
SXSW EDU 2024: Sustainability, Climate Change, SDGs – Can we keep looking away? Read More »
Have you ever come across a magical tool that lets you unfold a journey of growth and development? In the vast sea of education, where the waves of change are
Navigating Growth: The Compass for Educational Development Read More »
Cultivate connection: Demonstrate care and compassion for other living things through your world and actions. Care for yourself and foster your inner relationships to develop a strong sense of being.
Cultivating Connection with Ourselves, Others, and the World Read More »
One of my favorite ways to explain systems thinking comes from Barry Richmond (1994): “People embracing Systems Thinking position themselves such that they can see both the forest and the
From One Seed to a Fully Fledged Forest Read More »
“Practice what you Preach” is exactly what Compass Education has done by partnering with the Institute for Humane Education (IHE). One of the sustainable habits of mind is to cultivate
Cultivating Connection with A Purpose Read More »
In a world that often prioritises the tangible, quantifiable and the seen, it’s easy to forget the profound influence of the emotional aspects of our lives. Compass Education outlines that
Value The Unseen – Embracing the Intangible in Sustainability Education Read More »
What do you picture when you think about students thinking and acting for sustainability? Setting up recycling bins?Studying the science of climate change?Designing ethical consumer campaigns?Spending time outdoors?Engaging in a
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On December 2, six members of the Compass Education Team had the opportunity to advocate for the importance of systems thinking and systems thinking teacher training in building a more
Advocating for Systems Thinking Teacher Training at COP28 Read More »
