By David Aubrey Berger We live on a planet, with myriad human and non-human beings. We humans are thinkers, schemers, dreamers, a mix of technical know-how, and spiritual beliefs. We act not by instinct, but in accordance with what we believe to be reasonable, rational, required, or just plain expected by our community, peers or family. About all of this there is much that can be said. I'd just like to give a few cursory thoughts about how our education can do a better job of

By David Aubrey Berger The job of the teacher is to teach; the job of the student is to learn. In order for a student to learn anything, they must feel relaxed. If they are not, then they will be in a fear, flight, or freeze mode. Information, or new ways of doing things, will not settle into their minds, bodies or emotions. Therefore, it is the primary job of the teacher to ensure that the learning environment feels good. If a student is physically or emotionally unsettled