A few weeks ago, our facilitators had the opportunity to attend the New Tech: New Schools Training in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Facilitators from this year’s 20 or more brand new, New Tech Schools from around the country were in attendance. This training was jam packed with new teaching strategies and protocols that are part of the New Tech Project Based Learning approach to the curriculum. A really cool and unexpected part of the training was the presence of student voice. Current New Tech students were there to share their side of the story and offer meaningful feedback on our ideas and attended many of our sessions. We were also able to network with other experienced New Tech facilitators and coaches, from around the country, who will be supporting us on the coming journey. These five training days were among the longest and toughest we have ever attended. This trip has enabled us to grow professionally and even closer together as a team. We are grateful for this opportunity and definitely left this training bursting with new ideas and an excitement about the coming year.
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