In the context of education, we define differentiation as a teacher's reacting responsively to a learner's needs. Differentiation is simply attending to the learning needs of a particular student or small group of students rather than the more typical pattern of teaching the class as though all individuals in it were basically alike (Carol Ann Tomlinson and Susan Demirsky Allan).

A school must be able to function in a self-relfective mode if it wishes to grow at a consistent rate. Such organizations as the Middle States Association assist programs that are willing to use construtively critical information for useful pursposes.

"The power of school reform lies within educators and administrators and their willingness to become lifelong learners" -Roland Barth (Learning by Heart)

Life-long learning depends on risk-taking and the willingness to change.

Many people believe there is a strong link between laughter and good health. Rresearch does show that laughter increases adrenaline, oxygen flow, and pulse rate. After these heightened responses, the body is more relaxed, and teachers can use this calm feeling to promote sociability and better learning with their students, say researchers. Click for EdWeek's commentary on play and its impact on children.