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      <title>Middle School Vision &amp; Philosophy Discussion by John Bower</title>
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      <pubDate>2020-06-07 19:25:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Intrinsic motivation</title>
         <author>j_bower</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/615605855</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>No grades of record. <br>Student-centered learning. <br>Commitment to leadership skill development.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-07 19:32:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Creativity  </title>
         <author>j_bower</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/615864926</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Open-ended assignments. Value placed on visual and performing arts. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 00:25:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Questioning</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617356749</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>We give time for students to question, open space to think, and not so focused on the answer (present in our comments and feedback to students as well)<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:26:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Relationships</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617357476</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Coming for extra help<br>Advisories doing fun things together<br>Going to their games, events concerts<br>Faculty room is buzzing<br>One on one student/faculty hanging out<br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:26:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Student Centered and  individual support and love</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617359393</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>small community where communication about an individual is quickly and kindly shared<br>we take time for individual stunt conversations in class<br>faculty meetings on students<br>-Affinity groups<br>- take their own paths, with guidance on decisions and ownership<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:27:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Student collaboration</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617361564</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Group work in class<br>Working as a team - presentations<br>When assigned individual tasks, they share and reflect on others' work - help to build and scaffold<br>Common area - working together on homework<br>Family groups</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:28:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Respect for developmental stage</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617361868</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>able to meet kids where they are, frustrations are met with support and finding ways to feel heard and how to move forward</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:28:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>All accountable and all act as students</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617364544</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>students see modeling of collaborative approach, openness to mistakes</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:30:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Not a miniature Upper School</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617365683</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>we are our own entity and focused on process and engagement rather than achievement based model<br>only one prize on prize day</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:30:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Positive intent in others and self</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617368116</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>- give kids space to do that in every environment<br>- forgiveness of mistakes and taking ownership of them<br>- mistakes can take us in a new pathway that we maybe didn't intentional</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:31:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Collaboration</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617369409</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>working hands-on, with peers and teachers in the same circle<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:32:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Emphasis on the individual </title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617371128</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>- we make sure students follow their passion over institutional tradition.<br>- using leadership week to affirm individuals, inclusion. <br>- affinity group, DEI work <br>- curriculum work to reflect our students (so they can see themselves reflected in the work) </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:33:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>RISK-TAKING</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617371647</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>In a supportive environment<br>Supported for both students and teachers<br>"Lean into Discomfort"<br><br>Students start new clubs<br>Kids playing sports for the first time<br>Eighth grade speeches<br>End of the year trips - (new experiences)<br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:33:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Process driven (focus)</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617373303</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Process of dreaming out loud </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:34:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Independent Thinking</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617373944</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>- time given in class<br>-schedule<br>- silence given for self reflection or thinking (SSR)</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:35:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Creativity</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617376428</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>- time given to creativity in class, projects, groupwork<br>-performing arts time given</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:36:27 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Vulnerability</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617376597</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:36:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Developing Beyond Classroom Development</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617377701</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>- field trips, metamonday, interdisciplinary work, freight farm, water walk<br>-engagement with community outside Rivers Campus<br>-time given to unpack important events/presentations (before and after)</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:37:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Teaching leadership</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617378042</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Community norms<br>Creating real opportunities for leadership<br>Student led parent conferences<br>Community service<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:37:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Metacognition</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617381858</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>- portfolio, reflections on work, metamondays<br>- reflecting on events/presentations, etc.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:39:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Close-knit community (faculty and students)</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617383888</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>- hang out together, enjoy, happy, connect, spend time together</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:40:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Honesty</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617384260</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>- trust in teacher student/relationship<br>- When kids make mistakes, we value conversation as to the why over punishment of the what<br>- Students have pride in their own integrity and wanting to do their best work<br>- vulnerability and being abling to talk to teachers when they have trouble<br>- teachers showing vulnerability<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:41:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Relationships</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617384304</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>-Whole child focused approach<br>-Conversations to show value of the relationships<br>-Question focused to engage students <br>-Personalized teaching<br>-Understanding developmental age and individuality of the students<br>-A number of scheduled events and a great deal of time is dedicated to building relationships across different groups (ex. advisory, family groups, grade events, orientations, etc.)</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:41:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Skills Based</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617386520</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Multiple approaches<br><br>Writing across the curriculum<br><br>Real life skills<br><br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:42:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Well-rounded</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/617388980</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>- can be a musician, artist,  athlete<br>- time in schedule given to all aspects<br>- can try something new</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-08 17:43:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Value of PLAY</title>
         <author>j_bower</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/j_bower/zlfqagaj5gmg9ndj/wish/623008966</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Middle school students need time to be kids, too. Incorporate play and discovery into all that we do. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-06-11 19:07:22 UTC</pubDate>
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