King Middle School
Public, Suburban
Grades 6-8
Portland, ME
Assessment
Giving students time to explore ideas with no immediate grade pressure helps motivate them to be creative and take intellectual risks.
Classroom Management
When students help create their classrooms' rules and culture, they’re more engaged and invested in learning.
Brain-Based Learning
Explicitly modeling the process of prioritizing tasks builds students’ ability to organize and manage their time.
Teaching Strategies
A quick assessment strategy replaces raised hands, encouraging more students to contribute by accommodating their different processing needs.
Literacy
Letting students choose books to read helps them develop a sense of autonomy and ownership over their learning.
Formative Assessment
When students make “I notice” and “I wonder” comments on course content, teachers can see what they know—and what they need to learn.
Teacher Collaboration
By regularly reviewing students’ behavior and learning as a team, teachers can ensure that every student is seen, supported, and celebrated.