One of the challenges of the current standards-based system of K-12 education is that as educators we feel we need to approach the design of learning with highly scripted opportunities. In the extreme, it’s right there in the textbook… …”hook” the class by asking the following question…. …then deliver this direct instruction…. …then use these […]
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Preparing graduates for the future? Focus on these…
One of the ways that schools and districts are exercising a future-focused mindset is to develop a Portrait of a Graduate. (If you are interested in this work, check out the https://portraitofagraduate.org site for resources and see lots of quality examples from around the country.) In the process of developing a Profile, the question being […]