More than half 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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We know that advancements in the 21st century have totally changed the way we learn and process, and yet we tend to keep students in rows in desks. This does not fit in their world or with the way they learn.
As a teacher who hopes to keep pushing myself, I am testing out flexible seating with my 12th graders next year in the hopes of better meeting them where they are. Seniors today are more stressed out and anxious than ever. My classroom environment is one of the few ways I can help to provide them with an hour of calm.
For years students have commented on my cleanliness and the ambience provided by background music and lighting. It helps them. If this is another way "my" space will allow them to decompress while they are learning British Literature, I'm all about trying it out!
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We know that advancements in the 21st century have totally changed the way we learn and process, and yet we tend to keep students in rows in desks. This does not fit in their world or with the way they learn.
As a teacher who hopes to keep pushing myself, I am testing out flexible seating with my 12th graders next year in the hopes of better meeting them where they are. Seniors today are more stressed out and anxious than ever. My classroom environment is one of the few ways I can help to provide them with an hour of calm.
For years students have commented on my cleanliness and the ambience provided by background music and lighting. It helps them. If this is another way "my" space will allow them to decompress while they are learning British Literature, I'm all about trying it out!