High Standards for Students: Going Beyond the Tests

Educators sit down to discuss a more ambitious vision of student achievement, one that goes beyond academic challenge to include vital skills like responsibility, critical thinking, and an ethic of contribution and community connectedness. We hear how the use of project based curriculums and student engaged assessment encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning, and also helps build character. For this discussion on The Point, Mindy Todd hosts three guests: Ron Berger is a former teacher and author of An Ethic of Excellence Building a Culture of Craftsmanship with Students. He’s also Chief Academic Officer at Expeditionary Learning, a non profit providing support and resources for teachers. Derek Michael is Director of Curriculum for Global Learning Charter Public School. Katherine Gaudet is Director of the Sally Borden School at Friends Academy.Here's a link to information on Ron Berger’s public talk-Thursday May 21st 7pm at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.