New York Times: Learning Through Tinkering

Contributing Op-Ed Writer Allison Arieff is based in San Francisco and has sent her daughter to Tinkering School programs here. She writes a wonderful description for The Opinion Pages in the New York Times, including a plug for …

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KQED/NPR: Forum with Michael Krasny

The KQED program Forum with Michael Krasny wanted to do a show following up on the topic raised by a recent Slate article, Shortening the Leash. Gever was one of three guests on September 5, 2014 speaking to …

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NPR: Weekend Edition – Saturday

After his appearance on TED Radio Hour, a portion of Gever’s segment was included on Weekend Edition – Saturday, broadcast on August 2, 2014, as “Encouraging Kids To Do Dangerous Things”.

Weekend Edition – Saturday, Aug 2, 2014

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NPR: TED Radio Hour

Gever was invited to participate in the TED Radio Hour broadcast on August 1, 2014. The topic was “Growing Up” and Gever joined them to talk about “What Can Kids Learn By Doing Dangerous Things?”

TED Radio Hour, Aug

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50 Dangerous Things in the New York Times (again)

The Motherlode blog just posted a story with lots of great books for summer fun (everyone should grab a copy of The Art of Tinkering by our pals at the Exploratorium, Karen Wilkenson and Mike Petrich!).

Thanks to Jessica …

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Gever is an Allen Distinguished Educator!

On February 5, 2014, the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced the first Allen Distinguished Educators (ADE). Not only are these the first awards from this foundation to recognize achievement specifically in education, but they are also one of …

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AMC: 3 takes on 50 Dangerous Things

Kristen Laine, May 21, 2011 – In the Appalachian Mountain Club Outdoors blog, “Great Kids, Great Outdoors”, Ms. Laine provides the perspectives of a 9 year-old boy (Virgil), a 12 year-old girl (Ursula), and their mom (Ms. Laine) on …

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WYNC: Gever talks to Brian Lehrer and NYC Listeners

Brian Lehrer, May 25, 2011 – Gever talks to Brian and New York callers live on the local NPR station about doing dangerous things.

WYNC: Gever talks to Brian Lehrer and NYC Listenerss …

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INFODAD: (++++) Dangers Real and Imagined

The Infodad Team, May 19, 2011 – In this 4+ review, the Infodad Team sets the stage for why parents might need a book like this, provides a lovely detailed description of the features of the book, and concludes …

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LA Times: Summer Reading Guide

May 23, 2011 – The Los Angeles Times Books section says the reading season is heating up, and includes 50 Dangerous Things in the “Quirky” section of their beautiful, interactive Summer Reading Guide.

LA Times: Summer Reading Guide

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