Learning Principles
I woke up about 5:00 a.m. with the following thoughts pounding their way out of my mind and onto a piece of paper… They are a mixture of things I
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“The Succinct 9”
A Ridiculously Succinct ‘Cliff Notes’ Version of iPlan 17 “Design and Demonstrate” 1. Clarify learning outcomes. Lead students to mastery. 2. Infuse MV Mindsets with learning outcomes. 3. Measure mastery
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Why Do We Do All of This?
Dear Middle School Families, As students arrive from the cold, morning carpool carrying backpacks and gift bags filled with thoughtful Christmas treats for teachers and friends, the simultaneous sense of
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What is Kaizen?
Kaizen (改善), Japanese for “improvement” or “change for the best”, refers to philosophy or practices that focus upon continuous improvement of processes in manufacturing, engineering, and business management. It has been applied in healthcare psychotherapy, life-coaching, government,
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How Might Teachers Use Their Soft Power?
Soft power is a concept developed by Joseph Nye of Harvard University to describe the ability to attract and co-opt rather than coerce, use force or give money as a means of persuasion. Nye coined
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