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From Proving to Improving—Designing Classrooms That Value Growth Over Grades

From Proving to Improving—Designing Classrooms ...

Students don’t show up wanting grades—they respond to the environment we create. If the message is “Growth matters,” they’ll engage. If the message is “Perform or else,” they’ll shut down...

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From Proving to Improving—Designing Classrooms ...

Students don’t show up wanting grades—they respond to the environment we create. If the message is “Growth matters,” they’ll engage. If the message is “Perform or else,” they’ll shut down...

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Structured Autonomy That Actually Works—Independence (Without Chaos)

Structured Autonomy That Actually Works—Indepen...

If the words “independent work” make you cringe and think of aimless packets or free-for-alls, it’s time to talk about choice boards. These are NOT time-fillers. They’re scaffolded self directed...

Structured Autonomy That Actually Works—Indepen...

If the words “independent work” make you cringe and think of aimless packets or free-for-alls, it’s time to talk about choice boards. These are NOT time-fillers. They’re scaffolded self directed...

Part 3: How to Build Real Autonomy to Hook Students Without Chaos

Part 3: How to Build Real Autonomy to Hook Stud...

You’ve hooked them with a compelling open. You’ve let them drive the inquiry with their own questions. And now? It’s time to give them space to take ownership. But here’s...

Part 3: How to Build Real Autonomy to Hook Stud...

You’ve hooked them with a compelling open. You’ve let them drive the inquiry with their own questions. And now? It’s time to give them space to take ownership. But here’s...

Next: Part 2 – What If Students Asked the Questions? How to Build Anticipation Through Inquiry

Next: Part 2 – What If Students Asked the Quest...

Inquiry circles fuel motivation! They give students what they often crave but rarely get:the chance for their voice to matter in how their learning unfolds.

Next: Part 2 – What If Students Asked the Quest...

Inquiry circles fuel motivation! They give students what they often crave but rarely get:the chance for their voice to matter in how their learning unfolds.

Part 1: Why Your Students Aren’t Hooked—And How to Fix That with Brain Science + Real-Life Drama

Part 1: Why Your Students Aren’t Hooked—And How...

There’s a part of the brain called the striatum—it filters what we pay attention to based on reward, relevance, and emotional engagement. If you’ve got students with ADHD, autism, trauma...

Part 1: Why Your Students Aren’t Hooked—And How...

There’s a part of the brain called the striatum—it filters what we pay attention to based on reward, relevance, and emotional engagement. If you’ve got students with ADHD, autism, trauma...

Part 2: How Clapping, Drumming, and Movement Routines Boost Learning — The Striatum in Action

Part 2: How Clapping, Drumming, and Movement Ro...

What if clapping, dancing, and rhythm games weren’t just fun — but actually helped students regulate emotions, remember content, and stay focused? Part 2 of the Striatum series is here,...

Part 2: How Clapping, Drumming, and Movement Ro...

What if clapping, dancing, and rhythm games weren’t just fun — but actually helped students regulate emotions, remember content, and stay focused? Part 2 of the Striatum series is here,...