Conversation Menus
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Conversation Menus

  Conversation is key. Students are lacking the connections that they used to be able to build in school. Conversations in the lunch room. Conversations at lockers. Conversations on the…
?s We Should Be Asking Students Right Now
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?s We Should Be Asking Students Right Now

  You may have realized that education needs to look different for our students, especially right now! Ask students these questions to drive meaningful learning.   Rich  
The Sixth Question
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The Sixth Question

  I've written before about the importance of starting the year by asking the right questions. It's also important that students ask their own questions. While the above questions can…
Questions for Students
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Questions for Students

How do we get students to engage in work that they are passionate about? Start by asking students these questions.
The Problem with Lesson Plans
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The Problem with Lesson Plans

  We strive for our classrooms to be learner-centric, where students are at the center, managing, collaborating, choosing, making decisions, and owning their learning.  We ask teachers to develop lesson…
Heavy Lifting
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Heavy Lifting

  Who is doing the heavy lifting in your classroom? Is it you or is it the students?   In doing all of the prep work... All of the planning...…
Shhhh…Don’t Tell Anyone
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Shhhh…Don’t Tell Anyone

  Shhhhh... This is a Top Secret. Don't tell anyone. Meet me back here at 2pm and bring your favorite book. This was the message I shared with several of…