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Go Beyond the Content

Our students need us to go beyond the content. Not that content isn't important or that we don't do an amazing job teaching it, but there is more to teaching a young person than just making sure they can pass a test or demonstrate a skill.

With unsuccessful students there is almost always a "believing problem." It's not that they're not smart enough. It's that they don't believe they can be successful; they don't believe you're on their side; they don't believe they have the power to live a fulfilling and good life.

We can't solve this problem by simply adding more content to their lives. Instead, we must serve as compasses pointing young people to the truths they need to live autonomous and productive lives. We must intentionally GO BEYOND THE CONTENT.

Resources to Help You Go Beyond the Content

Go Beyond the Content Books
These are books that will inspire teachers and/or that contain life lessons your students need.

Go Beyond the Content Music
Songs you can use in your classroom to inspire students and teach them about life.

Go Beyond the Content Videos
YouTube video clips to provide students with an image of the truths of life they need to learn.

Share the Wisdom of the Wizard of Westwood with Your Students

John Wooden's Corner
Your students need to experience the wisdom of the "Wizard of Westwood".

Inspirational Corner
Music, blogs, videos, and other resources to help your students reach Mt. Olympus.

Mr. Holland's Opus
Don't miss these selected clips from the best movie ever about teachers!