The district focuses on student-centered learning, promoting higher-order thinking skills and student involvement in their education. “At the elementary and middle school level, you see a lot of student-led instruction where students are a part of the learning, they’re not just being spoken to,” he conveys. “There is a time for that direct instruction, but we want to make sure that kids can use those higherorder thinking skills and apply the learning in a variety of ways.” At the high school level, the focus shifts to preparing students for what comes next, while still creating a student-led environment. SAFETY MEASURES AND STUDENT WELL-BEING Safety is a top priority in the district, and measures include locked exit doors, buzz-in systems, cameras, and a strong partnership with the local police department. New teachers undergo safety protocol training, underscoring the focus on student and staff safety.“Learning is important, developing the whole child is important, but safety is the most critical WWW.METROCORPELECTRIC.COM (508)376-2061 ESTABLISHED 1977, MILLIS, MA. SPECIALIZING IN: COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS METROPOLITAN CORPORATION Electrical Contractors 306 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 03
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