The Fred Tjardes School of Innovation

A K-8 school in Greeley, Colorado grounded in community, design thinking, and hands-on learning loops to spark a passion for learning. #adifferentkindofschool

[The Fred Tjardes School of Innovation @FT_SofI]

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[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

Some teachers say: Don't tell kids the answer; make 'em work to find it. But the real problem is a curriculum focused on questions that HAVE right answers (accompanied by multiple-choice tests). That may not be ideal even in medical school: https://t.co/4amXy8KB2A

[The Fred Tjardes School of Innovation @FT_SofI]

Problem-solving and programming with Lego robotics. #adifferentkindofschool #problemfindersproblemsolvers

[The Fred Tjardes School of Innovation @FT_SofI]

Part of our mission: By connecting students with meaningful questions and real tools, we will foster an atmosphere where risk-taking and curiosity are encouraged and students are empowered to become problem-finders and problem-solvers.

Building a new scooter shed!

[The Fred Tjardes School of Innovation @FT_SofI]

Proud to be nominated for our school’s work in the #Canopy project! We were 1 of 235 schools nationwide identified for innovative approaches to student-centered learning. https://t.co/2d65nMvGpq @ChristensenInst

[edutopia @edutopia]

The author @ErikaChristakis of The Importance of Being Little discusses the costs of our collective failure to see the world through the eyes of children.
https://t.co/umNW7IdUsj

[The Fred Tjardes School of Innovation @FT_SofI]

We've had a great start to the year! Our students have been creating, building, goal setting, and collaborating so well since the first day. #adifferentkindofschool #morethananumber

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

"If they can do the worksheet, they don't need it. If they can't, it won't help them" -Marilyn Adams

[The Fred Tjardes School of Innovation @FT_SofI]

A very important PSA from our kindergartners on how to take care of our oceans and the environment!

https://t.co/o82IIg8wT3

[GreeleyEvansSchools @greeleyschools]

The @FT_SofI Museum Night is coming up on February 15th! The open house will take place for our community to see what our students have been discovering, creating, and innovating about the loop theme: Nurture! #LongLiveCuriosity

[Jonathan Alsheimer @mr_Alsheimer]

Building relationships means getting on their level, playing some games, and having some laughs. Don’t overthink it. Just be that teacher, on that day, willing to show how much you care. #FLHornets #relentless #relentlessteaching #NextLevel

[GreeleyEvansSchools @greeleyschools]

Congrats to our Student Spotlight Cecily Mash from @FT_SofI! Cecily was chosen by her peers & lead collaborator David Edwards due to her involvement in student council, theatre, & her desire to gain as much knowledge as possible. https://t.co/tfChZnl4ff

[The Fred Tjardes School of Innovation @FT_SofI]

Almost done and it looks just like the prototype! These kids worked so hard this weekend, and thank you to our volunteers who came out to help. #adifferentkindofschool

[The Fred Tjardes School of Innovation @FT_SofI]

A couple of our middle school students designed this loft, read the code book, pulled permits, and secured funding to have it built. Now they are spending the weekend building! #adifferentkindofschool #authenticlearning

[The Fred Tjardes School of Innovation @FT_SofI]

Our 7th graders teaching K-2 about the aquaponics system they built. They are so proud of their project and are incredible teachers! #adifferentkindofschool

[The Fred Tjardes School of Innovation @FT_SofI]

Once a month we host a storyteller. Look at these middle schoolers! Even bigger kids love to be told stories because our brains are wired for narrative. #adifferentkindofschool

[Ted Fujimoto 💡 @tedfujimoto]

I Traveled Across 14 States and Every Student Told Me the Same Story About Why They're Not Motivated … https://t.co/F03oKa961t via @edu_post #edpolicy #edreform #stemed

[GreeleyEvansSchools @greeleyschools]

Happy Friday! Just a reminder that Monday, December 3rd, 2018 is a scheduled day off for students at all of our public schools including our Early Childhood preschool sites. Students will report on a normal schedule for GAP/Career & College Prep and Early College Academy.

[GreeleyEvansSchools @greeleyschools]

There is still time to open enroll your child into the school of your choice! Any parent or guardian interested in enrolling their child in a school outside their home boundary must apply prior to December 21st, 2018. Visit https://t.co/OTeTpgeVjt for more information.

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Promoting inquisitive thinking could reduce differences in school performance related to socioeconomic disadvantage. "At high levels [of #curiosity], the achievement gap associated with #poverty was essentially closed" @hechingerreport https://t.co/CglKiXZOSW #edchat #equity