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.

Student Ownership & Agency

Students have freedom to exercise choice in pursuing interests, with teachers serving as guides and facilitators.

SEE HOW IT LOOKS IN ACTION:

These schools provide great examples of how

Student Ownership & Agency

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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Avalon School
Charter
High School
Farmington High School
Traditional
High School
Minnesota New Country School
Charter
High School
Spring Grove Public Schools
Traditional
High School

Research:

What do you mean when you say Student-Agency?


Practical Article:

Student-Voice: From the Bottom Up


Book:

How to Personalize Learning


Video:

Edutopia: Student-Centered Learning


Ted Talk:

Teachers and Students as Leaders


Equity:

To read more about how positive identity helps create a more equitable school environment, see the Equity in Student Centered Learning Guide (pages 16-17).

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