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Pewaukee teachers show ‘Building Thinking Classrooms’ approach at Asa Clark Middle School
Summary
Teachers and coaches from Asa Clark Middle School described a two‑year district book study using Building Thinking Classrooms strategies — random student groupings, vertical workspaces and low‑floor/high‑ceiling tasks — and reported early gains in student engagement and teacher practice.
Asa Clark Middle School staff presented the Pewaukee School District board with classroom examples of Building Thinking Classrooms on Nov. 1, saying the approach has increased student engagement and given teachers new tools for in‑the‑moment differentiation. "The building thinking teaching practices empower educators with a repertoire of effective strategies that promote active participation," said Melissa Schultz, a district learning coach who co‑facilitates the book study.
District principal Katie Spadoni introduced the team and noted the program has spread beyond a single classroom: "We've got a wonderful team of educators here…
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