Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2017

The facilitator shared pictures of sleek, stylish yet functional seats, tables and “Starbucks”-style setups while others asked questions and shared ideas about how to get the latest furniture in their classrooms. Some offered contact information about “classroom designers” and school vendors.

Teaching 167

Teaching Middle School Middle School Lecturing 167

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

This transition affected everyone at the school, impacting everything from classroom design to the skills students needed to be successful—but that was a struggle for some. Teachers and administrators realized they needed to do more to support students through the shift in the school model.

Learning 159

Learning Schools Math Grades 159

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

I stood facing 47 middle school students. Paul, Minnesota, and in my new role, I’ve drawn heavily on what I learned from my experience conducting middle school orchestras. These four lessons from my conducting years are guiding my current work with educators who are implementing personalized learning in their classrooms.

Learning 151

Learning Middle School Middle School Culture 151

EAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For more information on equitable grading systems, see our Standards-Based Learning at Middle Schools and Competency-Based Grading in High Schools research briefs. These new scales make it easier for students who receive zeros to recover from failing grades—instead of having to move up 60 points just to enter the D range.

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Disabilities Language Languages English 52