Today you’ll get to hear from Darcy Fernandes, an educator, leader, superintendent, and advocate for at-risk students. If you’ve thought about the fact that schools with wealthier students/families get more money than schools with low income families it means the system’s working how it was intended. There is a lot of inequity within schools, ranging from the way that … Read More
Curriculum Series #6—Who Tells Your Story?
In the final installment of the Curriculum Series, Laura Cruz and I go over student memoirs and why each student has a story worth telling. She decided to try this project because she wanted her students who came from different backgrounds and races to have opportunities that white wealthy students traditionally had. This type of writing allows us to process … Read More
Curriculum Series #5—Establishing a Reusable Unit Arc
We’re getting into unit arcs in #5 of my Curriculum Development Mini-Series. Unit arcs are considered the backbone of units that are student-centered and grounded in justice. In order to make it work, you need 3 to 5 purposeful protocols. What kind of protocols you ask? Click play to find out more! Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! … Read More
Curriculum Series #4—Crafting a Compelling Driving Question
Today, I am discussing an element of project-based learning that is often overlooked – how to craft a compelling driving question. I break down the differences between essential and driving questions, I give examples of each, and a checklist or the standard of what is needed. When you are creating a driving question, I recommend a minimum of … Read More
Curriculum Series #3—Project Based Learning in Action with Matthew Pimental
In Podcast Episode 39 of the podcast, I am talking with Matthew Pimental. Matthew has 15 years experience in education. He is the Supervisor of gifted education, professional development and project-based learning at the Cheltenham School District. In this episode we are discussing progressive education, project-based learning, and the actions that need to be taken to incorporate project-based learning. … Read More
