Diversity, Health and Wellbeing, and Global Education

Learn Well, Live Well, Lead Well Seminar

Learn Well, Live Well, Lead Well Seminar (“Seminar”) is a comprehensive 3-12 integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum that directly addresses the school-wide goals and competencies that embrace Holton’s institutional priorities of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellbeing and Global Education. In Seminar, students will engage in learning opportunities designed to further develop their knowledge, skills, and habits of mind addressing:

  • Physical and Emotional Health

  • Self-Knowledge and Identity

  • Open-mindedness and Perspective Taking

  • Communication, Collaboration, and Community Building

  • Creative and Critical Thinking

  • Curiosity, Knowledge, and Discernment

  • Local, National and Global Engagement

  • Social Justice

Learn Well, Live Well, Lead Well Seminar is housed in the Office of Diversity, Wellbeing, and Global Education and will be running in grades 3-11 for the 2021-2022 school year. Host teacher(s) in each grade, create and maintain an engaging and brave classroom environment where students have the time and space to explore a range of topics and issues that reflect their lived experiences as well as the world around them. Guest teachers from the Holton community with diverse expertise and insight also help facilitate classes over the duration of each course.