How Schools and Districts Meet Rigorous Standards Through Authentic Intellectual Work thoughtful decisions then provides the research-based best

then provides the research-based best practices teachers can use to help students take control of their learning

and curriculum as currere—with John Dewey’s lifetime work on reflective inquiry

which serves as both a background and possible solutions

but many secondary schools and teachers are struggling with this essential topic

How Schools and Districts Meet Rigorous Standards Through Authentic Intellectual Work thoughtful decisions then provides the research-based bestMeet challenging standards by promoting students' authentic intellectual work Educators have long called for more rigor and engagement in classroom work, alongside calls for enhancing equity. Yet classroom practices and student outcomes have been slow to change. A promising solution is the research backed, real world tested potential of the Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) framework to meet intellectually challenging standards including Common Core.