Matthew Swoveland is an educator at Roca, an organization that works with very high risk young people in Chelsea, Mass. He is passionate about education as a key element in the reintegration of young people after gang involvement and incarceration. He has taught everything from classical Greek tragedy to a history of cheese in the western world. Above all, he believes in the power of relationships to transform the ways we process information, build meaning, and relate with others.
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Articles by Matthew
Where Learning Happens
For some marginalized students, profound learning happens in the space between lessons.
Disarming Education
Focus teacher training on transformative education—not handgun use.
On ‘That’s So Gay’ and Learning Math
A student’s frustration over a math lesson offers an opportunity to learn about respect.
Breaking Through the Challenge
When students thought success was impossible, wooden model rockets served as tools to boost self-esteem.
Reflection on Student Engagement
After the re-evaluation of a lesson, this teacher was able to connect with students on a much deeper level.