The current essential question in 7th grade math is “How can you determine if a linear relationship is increasing or decreasing?” Visiting Gev. Milbeck’s classroom made me want to sit down and debate how to solve complex math problems. Every student was focused, respectful and deeply engaged in their work. I wish this had been Read More…

I am proud to share the next entry in the Student Guest Blogging series. I hope you enjoy. There are many things that I value and appreciate about being an 8th grade student at MJDS. One of the many is Mishpachot. The word Mishpachot is a Hebrew word that translates to mean family. I enjoy Read More…

As part of our school-wide journey to answer the question ‘who owns the learning’ at MJDS, I am inviting students to be guest bloggers and share a powerful experience or memory. This is a first for both me and our student blogger and I am so proud that she chose to take this risk and Read More…

Sir Ken Robinson is a highly respected voice in the global education community. In a recent article you can read here, Robinson shares his views on the purpose of school and the learning revolution that is afoot. He advocates for true personalized learning, a buzzword that has experts and edtech companies offering myriad solutions for all Read More…

As I wandered the halls of MJDS this week, a visit to the 8th grade Genius Hour blew my mind. Two students were deep into their learning journey; refurbishing a six-year old desktop computer. Through the utilization of our guardrails (Documentation, Reflection, Questioning, Feedback and Self-Monitoring/Assessment) and the support of our incredible faculty, these students Read More…