The Minnesota Learner-Centered Network has adopted these seven principles - researched and defined by our partners at Education Evolving - to help describe, identify, and support practices we believe are core tenets of Student-Centered Learning Environments.
Students’ physical, psychological, and safety needs are met.
These schools provide great examples of how
can look in different Learner-Centered Environments. These exemplar school environments provide a chance to showcase successful implementations and provide support for discussion, learning, and growth.
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Making the Case for the Whole Child
Applying Maslow to Schools: A New Approach to School Equity
The Flat World and Education by Linda Darling Hammond
MLCN Roundtable Share from Paladin Career and Technical Academy
Poverty isn't a lack of Character
To read more about how positive identity helps create a more equitable school environment, see the Equity in Student Centered Learning Guide (pages 12-13).