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Jenna speaks with Sheena Styles, a math teacher in Washington, DC, and Inspired Teaching Fellow. Ms. Styles shares her advice for creating a classroom where students feel empowered to take the lead in their learning.
Since our founding, Center for Inspired Teaching has taught thousands of educators how to transform their classrooms and schools — away from compliance toward authentic engagement — while addressing standards and meeting goals.
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