Current research in brain-based learning concludes that long term memory is formed when students are engaged in meaningful activities. At Connecticut Friends School we offer many such meaningful learning experiences—and the workshop format allows us to invite the outside world into the classroom. From professional programs to our own enthusiastic parents demonstrating their skills, to students helping each other in authentic tasks, these workshops involve active participation. Students gain insights into what exactly lights up the eyes of all manner of people in all manners of expression.