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essays & narrations

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Teaching in the Wreckage of the Real: A Narration
A narrated reading of Chris McNutt's essay from the upcoming Progressive Education Primer.
2026 »
We Are Worldbuilders: A Narration
An audio reading of the opening piece from our revised Progressive Education Primer.
2026 »
Essay: Why What Works Won't Work and Why What Works May Hurt
A narrative of what happens if we focus solely on test scores.
2021 »
Essay: What’s in a grade? GRExit, GPA, College Admissions, and the Mastery Transcript (oh my!)
A narrative on why we need to rethink college admissions.
2021 »
Essay: A Progressive Response to “Ed. Reform's Lost Decade"
A narrative on why test score data isn't as obvious as it appears.
2021 »
Essay: One Teacher Can't Save the World
A recording of our presentation at Teacher Powered Schools 2020 on liberatory pedagogy.
2020 »
Essay: Restoring Humanity to...Purpose (Changing the Focus of School)
A narrative on creating purposeful spaces.
2018 »
Essay: Restoring Humanity to....Education (Critical Pedagogy)
A narrative on the importance of unlocking student potential & power.
2018 »
Essay: Restoring Humanity to Discipline (Restorative Justice)
A narrative on restorative justice.
2018 »
Essay: Gradeless Learning
A narrative on moving away from grades.
2018