On the cutting Edge of student-centered education
What would you do if you were given the time and space to create a school where students could tell
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The Edge @ Essex Middle School
3 types of videos for showcasing content areas
Structures & examples for student filmmakers Many students love working with video. Students can create videos for any subject to
Read moreCreating a PBL culture from Day One
Build a community to support project-based learning I bet you have big dreams of creative, innovative projects and engaged students
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Negotiated curriculum and project-based learning
Building a democratic classroom at The Edge Part of the power of implementing a negotiated curriculum is that it doesn’t
Read moreSugaring, STEM, and community connections
Early spring is sugaring season in Vermont. We produce the lion’s share of the domestic output of maple syrup, and
Read moreProject-based learning at Essex Middle School: algebra and songwriting
Making math and music at The Edge We were lucky enough to get to sit down with three groups of
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Read moreProject-based learning and creative writing
The play’s the (learning) thing Also the musical film and the series of novels. Stay with us on this. In
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Read moreNew podcast ep: Building an eco-machine at The Edge
Essex 7th graders partnering with UVM on food sustainability project Just before the holiday break, we got the chance to
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Read moreNewton’s Laws, standards, and practices
Here at the Tarrant Institute, we have spent years focusing on the unique characteristics of young adolescent learners. Many of our
Read moreWild City @ The Edge: 2 years strong and counting
We’ve been honored to partner with The Edge Academy at Essex Middle School, and a huge reason why is their
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As part of celebrating Digital Learning Day yesterday, we visited The Edge team at Essex Middle School for their annual
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“It’s not that I feel smarter in learning, I feel smarter in everything.” Essex Middle School’s Edge team opened their
Read moreBook trailers from the Edge
Students at Essex Middle School recently hosted a morning at the movies, and as part of the April 9th Celebration
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