The Artist is Present: Art, Memory, and History in 9th Grade English
“I don’t really want to draw younger me, very specifically. Maybe I can be like a shadow figure.” 9th Grade writers, readers, and thinkers began …
On the Ode: 8th Graders Study Poetic Tributes
“They have secret meanings… like, meanings deeper than what’s actually written. Also, it has emotions for the reader.” 8th Grade writers, readers, and thinkers this …
Math, Mangos, and Mahalo in Junior Kindergarten
“We could cut them into very small pieces and pass them until everyone has some.” This, week Jr Kindergarteners explored letters, books, math and new …
Playing with Vowels in First Grade
“I can explain! An r-controlled vowel is like there’s an r behind a vowel and then it makes a different sound and it changes the …
¡Vamos a Aprender! Adventures in 9th Grade Spanish
“Some of us just weren’t born to go with the flow… We are unique and special.” 9th Grade Spanish 1 writers, readers, and speakers last …
Exploring 6th Grade Algebra: Strengthening Math Foundations
“It’s the same I think. I tried two and 10 in the problem and they both worked out the same on both sides.” 6th Grade …
The (Log)arithm is Gonna Get You: 9th Grade Mathematicians Build Math Fluency
“Are estimating skills an important thing? Like, if we were to pursue this in college, would we keep doing it more?” 9th Grade mathematicians in …
The Suitcase Solution: 8th Grade Mathematicians Travel-Plan With Algebraic Formulas
“After 8 days the Bay Area becomes more expensive than Jamaica. But the longer you stay in Jamaica the more worth it it gets.” 8th …
Empathy in Action: Third Graders Read “Out of My Mind”
“I looked up who the author is and the real person’s name is called Wendy and it’s based off that’s her daughter.” 3rd Grade readers …
Meaning on the Median: Studying Urban Biodiversity in 9th Grade Science
“Maybe because it’s a more major road?” “Or, because it’s closer to the freeway?” “Doesn’t that [median] have palm trees? I bet it’s like birds …