A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2023

In my work with principal Nicki Slaugh and her Quest Academy Junior High School staff, student choice as a high-agency strategy has begun to flourish. Pace by setting their own deadlines for completing assignments, projects, or when working on a personalized task. Below you can see a few examples.

Junior High 346

Junior High Critical Thinking High School Education 346

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Heather Brantley, an instructional technologist and teacher at a Texas junior high school, recognizes the value of integrating augmented reality tools into her lessons. It lends itself to natural conversations around critical thinking and curiosity. Augmented reality lets you explore together with your students.

EdTech 132

EdTech Junior High Geography Critical Thinking 132

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 24, 2020

She remembers being named valedictorian of her junior high, and as a result winning a scholarship to St. Pius V, an all-girls Catholic high school (since closed). It’s not black and white, there is a lot of critical thinking,” Asknes said. She became the family translator.

Economics 117

Economics Junior High Advocacy Critical Thinking 117