Minnesota Learner-Centered Network

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All Principles

The Minnesota Learner-Centered Network has adopted these seven principles - researched and defined by our partners at Education Evolving - to help describe, identify, and support practices we believe are core tenets of Student-Centered Learning Environments.

Positive Identity

Students are fully embraced for who they are and develop a sense of positive identity and belonging.

SEE HOW IT LOOKS IN ACTION:

These schools provide great examples of how

Positive Identity

can look in different Learner-Centered Environments. These exemplar school environments provide a chance to showcase successful implementations and provide support for discussion, learning, and growth.

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Paladin Career & Technical High School
Charter
High School
Avalon School
Charter
High School
Spring Grove Public Schools
Traditional
High School

Research:

Sesame Workshop Releases Major New Study on the Role of Social Identities in Children’s Lives.

Stages of Racial Identity Development

Practical Article:

Positive Social Identities

Book:

Like Myself: Fostering Positive Identities

Video:

In My Skin

Ted Talk:

Stand Out and Be Unique


Equity:

To read more about how positive identity helps create a more equitable school environment, see the Equity in Student Centered Learning Guide (pages 14-15).

LEARN | Principles

Positive Identity

Students are fully embraced for who they are and develop a sense of positive identity and belonging.

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