It's no secret that our school has accomplished a great deal is the past few years. The overall learning environment has improved, teaching has grown by leaps and bounds, and students are really ramping up their academic achievement. This year's focus on rigor and higher level thinking is well-timed, as we have both the right mix of dedicated students and teachers to make this a rich experience for all involved. Arthur Costa's article "The Thought-Filled Curriculum" seems like an appropriate read to kick the year off and start some dialogue. If you don't have your copy from PD, you can read it here. If you have questions, comments, or insights about the article or our discussion in school, please post responses.
