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Tips for a Successful Start to the School Year
Back-to-school ads have a similar theme: children sadly returning to school while their parents celebrate. One retailer even uses a popular holiday song to call back-to-school time “the most wonderful time of the year” for... Read More
Tips for Teacher Self-care this Summer
Summertime for teachers is a mix of relaxation and planning for the next school year. I’d like to suggest that it can also be a great time to practice self-care and develop some healthy routines that you can continue using in the... Read More
Zach’s Story: From Quest Forward High School to Northwestern University
Zach is an alumnus of Quest Forward High School, a college preparatory school that is supported by Opportunity Education. Quest Forward High Schools’ curriculum is based on the active learning and engagement resources and tools... Read More
Teacher Spotlight: Kyle Hoffman
Quest Forward High Schools (QFHS) use Opportunity Education’s Quest Forward Learning method and tools to empower teachers with resources that encourage students to engage deeply in their learning and take ownership of their growth... Read More
Psst! Reflect Before Your Summer Break
The end of the school year can feel a bit “best of times/worst of times.” There’s a feeling of accomplishment as you get down to the final days. But you can also feel like you’re just trying to get across the finish line with... Read More
Getting Personal with Flexible Pacing
When I was teaching, I made it personal. I saw every student as a unique individual who needed a personalized approach. It wouldn’t have been fair to my students if I didn’t. After all, how we learn and what we are interested in... Read More
Student Spotlight: Red
Red is a student at Quest Forward High School (QFHS) in Omaha. QFHS uses Opportunity Education’s Quest Forward Learning to empower teachers with tools and resources that encourage students to engage deeply in their learning and take... Read More
Embracing AI for More Engaging Learning
I’m going to begin this post with a confession. I have had reservations about artificial intelligence (AI) in the past. I started out with an open mind in the early days of AI. At that time there were lighthearted AI stories... Read More