Dr. Jerry Putt

Having a great time learning and growing with this outstanding group of educators.

Vera Rubin’s Legacy Lives On in a Troubled Scientific Landscape

Vera Rubin’s Legacy Lives On in a Troubled Scientific Landscape www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/s...

Instead of us (educators) designing an aligned curriculum for them (learners), what if we codesigned the curriculum with them?

Ensuring That Your Curriculum Meets Standards www.edutopia.org/article/ensu...

“Whatever model you look at, if it gives kids more autonomy — holds them to strong standards, but also gives them freedom to apply what they’re learning in the real world — those kids become unstoppable, and they love school. So I think this is a design problem at its core.”

Opinion | Giving Kids Some Autonomy Has Surprising Results Letting them take some responsibility for their choices is what prepares them for adult life.

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/o...

Leadership Matters!

A Systematic Review of Literature on Student Voice and Agency in Middle Grade Contexts This systematic review analyzes the research literature on student voice and agency in the middle grades, focusing on middle-level schools, culture, and learning environments. The idea of student voic...

Empower Middle Schoolers!
Research shows student voice boosts learning, confidence, & culture. Active roles = better outcomes. Reflection builds autonomy.
But equity gaps remain—time to amplify ALL voices! Let’s create inclusive, thriving schools! www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/14...

"We now know that when schools are safe, supportive places that affirm individual identity, create paths for belonging for every student … they open the opportunity for greater intellectual learning."

www.edutopia.org/article/brin...

To all my public education friends, let us not forget why we do what we do. #wellbeing4all

Thank you Mr. Hanson. Please add me.