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Mitchell, Bruce – Phi Delta Kappan, 2007
Even though Joel lived a continent away, many sixth-graders at a Title I school in California could easily identify with his life of poverty. Their empathy motivated them to launch an ambitious charitable project, which, Mr. Mitchell argues, had far greater educational value than the relentless test preparation that is standard fare in most…
Descriptors: Empathy, Standardized Tests, Fund Raising, Private Financial Support