Rationalize Your Thinking My action research project focused on Rationalize Your Thinking, Utilizing Kagan Structures, specifically Numbered Heads Together with the "because" tool from Thoughtful Classroom. When analyzing the data from weekly short response questions on our weekly reading assessments,...

Kagan and Civic Engagement My project focuses on student engagement and performance when tasked with a test that has known questions and answers. High school students are required to take and pass a Citizenship test in order to graduate....

Memory BoxMy action research project was titled, “Memory Box.”  Upon careful analysis of my two fourth-grade classes, I had noticed that my students struggled to provide evidence and elaboration for their academic thinking.  Despite being provided with clear learning...

Improving Deeper Learning Implementation Through Individual CoachingIn the Letcher County Schools, it seems that teachers have more resources than ever before at their disposal. With the combination of items/resources purchased at the district level, there is also the addition...

Using House Systems to Cultivate a Culture of Thinking and LearningInspirationDuring the summer of 2023, a group of teachers from Jackson Independent visited the Ron Clark Academy and was immediately impressed and inspired by the House System used at...