If you were to start a school from scratch, what would it look like? How do we take what we currently have, to create a better education system for our entire community? by https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6 Your thoughts? en-us 2018-11-06 19:42:52 UTC 2018-11-28 19:22:45 UTC hello@padlet.com Dangerous question. All students would get the physical and emotional services they need BEFORE they started their instructional day. Breakfast, grief counseling, exercise, a good talk... https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/301252633 2018-11-06 21:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/301252633 My school would include project based learning that would incorporate standards across content areas. Authentic learning helps students to problem solve and collaborate with their peers. https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/301411609 2018-11-07 10:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/301411609 https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/301513419 I would allow for more choice based learning and cross curricular options for students. Student directed projects and investigations would replace tests, and more time would be spent on cultivating character and creativity. More emphasis would be placed on the learning process, productive struggle, and growth than finding the right answer.]]> 2018-11-07 14:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/301513419 https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/301831868 I would focus on student directed learning and provide more opportunities for student input and creativity. There would be more field trips, guest speakers, and opportunities for student led investigations so that students could make more real-world connections to what is being taught in the classroom. I would focus more on the learning process and teaching students to power through challenges and less on their test scores. ]]> 2018-11-07 22:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/301831868 https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/301847928 More time on developing student character and time for students to practice collaborative projects. I would also focus more on student choice and the assessments would focus more on problem-solving and authentic learning experiences, rather than many computer/paper-pencil tests.]]> 2018-11-08 00:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/301847928 More time for creativity, more time for hands on learning, even play for the little guys. https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/302021267 I felt that once the district went to these sharp time limits throughout the day, the pace quickened and time to expand on something lessened. 
Dana]]> 2018-11-08 13:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/302021267 Don't separate special education/regular/encore teachers - work together to encourage learning of all the students through various methods. https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/302965335 Encourage more small group learning/sharing to build confidence so that one day you can be bold with an idea to present to a large group. In the Adam Grant TED talk video clip - when asked to share an idea - 85% of people stay silent don't speak up - this is an issue not only in encouraging original ideas in our school and work place but other areas of our life]]> 2018-11-11 11:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/302965335 https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/303077822 I would have a special education teacher for each grade level so that there could be a real co-teaching/ inclusion model for special education. 
In addition, I would like to have more time for morning meeting, more time for recess and more time for collaborative projects across grade levels.
Lauren]]> 2018-11-12 01:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/303077822 I, too, would have more support in place for all teachers to provide better learning experiences for ALL children. More time and flexibility in our schedules would increase opportunities to connect with students and peers, problem solve, explore and make choices and decisions about teaching and learning. And lets not forget to play...K-5, because we know it's what all children need to problem solve, connect, and....need I say more https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/304101868 2018-11-14 01:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/304101868 https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/304507314 If I were to start a school from scratch, I would have larger classroom work spaces as well as smaller class sizes for encore, not combining sections. Obviously, this is doable as it currently stands, however, this would help our entire community by giving more one on one instructional time to students. With only a 45 minute class period, actual student studio work time comes out to being only about 30-35 minutes. It would be great for each kid to have at least one full minute of one on one feedback. 

Emily]]> 2018-11-14 19:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/304507314 -Recess with organized games. https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/304631415 -Smaller class sizes.
-More time to play for the little ones.
Jess]]> 2018-11-15 03:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/304631415 Wow! This is a tough question. There are so many different areas to consider. I think that academics are definitely important, but there should be more emphasis on a students' social and emotional well-being. When I think about the teachers who I loved and still remember today, I do not always remember specific things that they taught me, but how they treated me, encouraged me, and cared about me. https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/305476961 Danielle]]> 2018-11-16 22:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/305476961 I would allow for more S.T.E.M. projects and collaborative tasks. I would put more emphasis on creating a classroom community. More time for teachers to collaborate and celebrate their strengths. https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/305490262 2018-11-17 01:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/305490262 Creating a school that allows for more collaboration with peers. Students would have more opportunity for outdoor/gross motor time. https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/305733071 2018-11-18 23:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/305733071 I would have creative ways to meet each child's learning style and more time to cultivate creativity, problem solving and critical thinking. https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306072056 2018-11-19 18:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306072056 adimeglio https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306301571 -Collaboration and communication between adults to ensure that all students are getting what they need 
-Smaller class sizes in order to truly meet the individual needs of each student, and increase individual attention from the teacher (so no child feels like they can blend into a group or "fly under the radar")
-More opportunities for co-teaching, community building, and collaborative work among students
-Resources that allow for real-life learning (more STEM, field trips, etc.)
Alex]]> 2018-11-20 12:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306301571 This is quite an open ended question! We need smaller classes and more access to cpmputers, more opportunities to use one another as resources and collaborate, more opportunities for kids to expore, create, and show their learning and understanding in different ways. https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306406019 Beth

]]> 2018-11-20 15:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306406019 More time for play - longer recess and hands on learning. More time or a time set aside for social interactions for students to share to the teacher and one another about what is going on in their lives. https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306445931 2018-11-20 17:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306445931 Hard cap on class size. https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306499746 More time for play, both organized and pick-up.

Allow more time for students to explore what interests them - 20% Time. 

-F ]]> 2018-11-20 19:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306499746 https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306523503 -Monitoring class sizes to have a smaller teacher or student ratio. 
-More structured social instruction in the younger grades, focusing on turn taking, losing, working together, etc.
- More exposure to sports to support team building and interests, especially for students who may not have the opportunity outside of school.
-Hands on learning and collaboration at various levels to reach all students. 


]]> 2018-11-20 20:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306523503 SMALL CLASS SIZE. We can achieve all of our goals with a reasonable teacher:student ratio. I can really get to know all of my students and meet their needs with a reduced class size. This is hands down the number one thing I would do if I could create my own school. Second, I'd allow more flexibility in teacher's schedules and more time for play. Kids have too much stress and anxiety and lack social skills because we have taken away their ability to learn them and put too much pressure on them . They don't get nearly enough opportunities to learn how to interact with other and learn social norms. 4th graders are writing essays that I would have never been expected to write until junior high, if that. Kindergarteners are expected to sit through a 6.5 hour day with only two 15 minute recess breaks. The societal effects are detrimental, imho. https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306529979 2018-11-20 20:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306529979 https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306713652 •More time devoted to building a community where students foster a respect for learning and for each other
•More choice-based project learning opportunities 
•More play/exploration time at every level
•Flexibility with the schedule to be responsive to class/student needs
]]> 2018-11-21 12:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306713652 * staff that are trained to meet the kids needs https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306770631 * flexible schedules
* different curriculum to reach ALL students needs
* staff that actually wants to work with ALL students not just a certain population
* more time for play and exploration

]]> 2018-11-21 15:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/306770631 https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/308075818 -More time for social play and physical movement.
-Smaller class sizes
-More co-teaching opportunities
-Project based learning
-More opportunities for community building]]> 2018-11-27 00:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/308075818 -Hands on learning activities related to students' interests -collaborative teaching/learning -S.T.E.M. - Choice-driven activities (menu) geared toward different learning modalities https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/308586440 2018-11-28 00:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/308586440 In a perfect world? jgallagherwsd https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/308733532 - Smaller student to teacher ratio both in general ed and spec ed. 
- More scheduled recess. 
- "20% Time" built into the curriculum.
- Co-Teaching in all classrooms to support all learners. 
- Character education and more counselors to support student needs.
- Match expectations to development. 
- More technology.


]]> 2018-11-28 12:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/308733532 We need to focus on affective education. Spending time on community building, teaching and modeling (explicitly) the pillars of character will create an environment where learning is much more productive. Also, smaller classes and flexibility to do more cross-curricular projects that are authentic. https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/308743001 2018-11-28 13:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/308743001 https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/308999257 -more learning through game play
-smaller student/teacher ratio
-light atmosphere but focused]]> 2018-11-28 19:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/clupo13/xuy0nfck33l6/wish/308999257