Design to Make a Difference at Highland Middle School: Empowering Students to Solve Problems at School
Design to Make a Difference at Highland Middle School: Empowering Students to Solve Problems at School Students have a unique perspective on the life of a school. We wondered what would happen if we asked students to identify [...]
The Fall of Grades
The Fall of Grades “Grades during this time should be used as feedback instead of instruments of compliance.” The Illinois Governor, J. B. Pritzker, made this statement when announcing that schools across the state would be closed until [...]
Presentation Materials from 2021 Exploratory Expo Showcase
If you were unable to make the Exploratory Expo Showcase, or just want to review the helpful materials presented, click the links below to view the presentation materials. Presented by: Chris Cooper and Samantha [...]
On Homework
On Homework The past few years, this topic has undergone a barrage of scrutiny. From the arguments of it being absolutely necessary for a student’s development, to the ones reviewing the number of hours students spend at school [...]
Recalibrating This School Year
Recalibrating This School Year Educators everywhere have embarked on a school year unlike any other. In the spring, we were in survival mode, doing everything we could to stay afloat and be there for our kids. We learned [...]