What School Could Be – Chapters One & Two
Set A: The author argues that students in many schools today excel by memorizing content, replicating low-level procedures, writing formulaically, and following instructions — a winning formula to make the Honor Roll, but a focus that diminishes life prospects in a world of innovation. What do you think? How would these students do at your school? In what ways do you think RCISD is preparing students for their future?
Set B: During a typical school week, how much agency do your students have? How much agency do you feel the teachers in your school have each week? What are small steps your school could take to afford students and teachers more agency?