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Rachel Pickett

10th grade Social Studies

I'm a curious teacher! I want to create an authentic, problem-solving classroom. This year I made a big sign that's right above the white board asking: 'how do people solve hard problems?'

How can teachers create classrooms where kids are working and talking 80% of the time, engaged in real life topics?

Areas of interest: social studies, 21st century learning, problem-solving, conflict resolution, PBL, SEL, urban education, classroom community, motivation, authentic assignments and assessment, engagement, real-world classrooms, collaboration, relationships, classroom management, the work of byron katie, curriculum development

Organizations/Affiliations: Boettcher Teachers Program