More than a third of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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Middle school kids are growing, and their bodies need to move. They have all kinds of energy, but are expected to sit still for a majority of their day, which really just doesn't make sense. By giving the students a choice of where they feel they will learn best, they not only have some ownership of their learning, but can physically be in a place their mind can work.
When I asked the kids what their ideal classroom would look like, it included high tables they could stand at, and options like bean bags for sitting comfortably on the floor. They were excited about being able to stretch out and have some different options that would be more comfortable. When I thought about it, I felt the same way as an adult. I don't like being stuck sitting at my desk or stuck in a chair at a meeting, I like options too!
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Middle school kids are growing, and their bodies need to move. They have all kinds of energy, but are expected to sit still for a majority of their day, which really just doesn't make sense. By giving the students a choice of where they feel they will learn best, they not only have some ownership of their learning, but can physically be in a place their mind can work.
When I asked the kids what their ideal classroom would look like, it included high tables they could stand at, and options like bean bags for sitting comfortably on the floor. They were excited about being able to stretch out and have some different options that would be more comfortable. When I thought about it, I felt the same way as an adult. I don't like being stuck sitting at my desk or stuck in a chair at a meeting, I like options too!