Nicole HenselPass the Mic: It’s Time for the Next Generation to LeadNicole Hensel is the Executive Director of New Era Colorado, Colorado’s largest and most effective youth civic engagement organization…4 min read·Nov 19, 2020----
Nicole HenselWhy “urgency” is harmful for kidsIn this month’s thought piece, my co-founder Erin Raab describes the 5 design principles to foster human flourishing and democratic…3 min read·Oct 15, 2019--1--1
Nicole HenselinREENVISIONEDWhat Segregation Teaches Our Kids and SocietyIn my last blog post, I wrote about the Peace Circle, a tool that I used in my classroom to foster empathy, problem-solving, and emotional…5 min read·Jun 9, 2018----
Nicole HenselinREENVISIONEDEvery Classroom (and Congress) Needs a Peace CircleGrit. Curiosity. Zest. Gratitude. If you walk into any school these days, you’ll likely see banners across the halls or in classrooms…6 min read·May 29, 2018----
Nicole HenselinREENVISIONEDReading is More Than Just Test Scores (duh, right?)“As a former Kindergarten teacher, I worry that too few children are getting that kind of transformational experience with reading today…5 min read·May 29, 2018----
Nicole HenselinREENVISIONEDWhy I Left TeachingWhy asking the wrong questions in education can have negative impacts on both students and teachers. This post was originally published on…5 min read·May 29, 2018----