The Minerva Prize, aptly named for the Roman Goddess of
wisdom is long overdue and illuminates just how significant excellent teachers
are in the life of a child. “Only
Connect”, an imperative for making ties toward understanding and compassion is
at the heart of education. By rewarding superior teachers for their excellence
and inspirational qualities the Minerva Prize calls attention to the imperative
for teachers to connect with their students. The passport to making connections
is the passion a teacher has for their subject matter and for their students.
Passion like the common cold is easily caught.
When it comes to educating children, teachers and parents, a
child’s first teacher, must work together. Parents have the responsibility and
opportunity to make sure teachers receive bright and motivated children, ready
to be impassioned learners.
The Minerva Prize calls
attention to teachers who are innovative, passionate and dedicated. Excellent
teachers and parents make for excellent students. It is as simple as that. I
eagerly look forward to hearing about the new university the Minerva Project
expects to open in fall 2015. With seven sites around the world, intending to
draw “the world's brightest and most motivated students," with a tuition
half that of today's elite private schools, this is exciting news that could
impact the world of higher education which is in much need of being shaken up
to better adapt to today’s world. I would bang down the door to enroll!
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