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The Art of Differentiation in the Classroom
In my first week of teaching, I prioritized getting to know my students and building relationships. I was also eager to learn what they could do academically. I had my ninth grade English students complete a pre-assessment that would... Read More
Resource Spotlight: Students as Partners in the Feedback Cycle
Once they get comfortable with you, high school students can talk… a lot. And the strong opinions they share about school or the conversations with friends about their teachers and classwork tell you a lot. I gained so much insight... Read More
Setting up Your Classroom for Engagement
I never mastered the art of passing out papers to students at the beginning of class. Counting the correct number of sheets for a group of students while talking and walking was always a challenge — not to mention the dreaded... Read More
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
The Skills High School Students Need
The skills students develop through Quest Forward Learning — learning skills, work skills, and essential habits — can benefit them for the rest of their lives.... 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
Summer Reading Recommendations
We asked some team members from Opportunity Education and the Quest Forward High Schools to share what’s on their summer reading list. They came through with a range of book recommendations: some support professional and personal... 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