Genius Hour — An organic, student-led initiative that has spread throughout the district into many of the K‑12 classrooms. It is one of the most exciting learning experiences kids are having in school — authentic, self-directed learning about a topic of passion. The role of the teacher becomes that of a facilitator to support students in their own pursuit of learning. Our students, and teachers are working on project-based learning and/or Genius Hour to tap into kids’ natural curiosity, growth mindset, and passion for learning across the District. We are creating opportunities for kids’ voices to be heard in their own learning, which in turn, increases their ownership of their learning. Some great resources include our own students talking about Genius hour at this link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-UI3EC580c1V0ZDVlBka3hMMXc/view?ts=586aaa7a