Dr. Jerry Putt
@drjerryputt.bsky.social
I am an educational leader promoting the development of well-being through agency for each and every learner.
America’s Children Are Unwell. Are Schools Part of the Problem? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/m...
America’s Children Are Unwell. Are Schools Part of the Problem?
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December 1, 2025 at 12:51 AM
America’s Children Are Unwell. Are Schools Part of the Problem? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/m...
Having a great time learning and growing with this outstanding group of educators.
July 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Having a great time learning and growing with this outstanding group of educators.
Vera Rubin’s Legacy Lives On in a Troubled Scientific Landscape www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/s...
Vera Rubin’s Legacy Lives On in a Troubled Scientific Landscape
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June 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Vera Rubin’s Legacy Lives On in a Troubled Scientific Landscape www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/s...
Instead of us (educators) designing an aligned curriculum for them (learners), what if we codesigned the curriculum with them?
Ensuring That Your Curriculum Meets Standards www.edutopia.org/article/ensu...
Ensuring That Your Curriculum Meets Standards www.edutopia.org/article/ensu...
www.edutopia.org
February 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Instead of us (educators) designing an aligned curriculum for them (learners), what if we codesigned the curriculum with them?
Ensuring That Your Curriculum Meets Standards www.edutopia.org/article/ensu...
Ensuring That Your Curriculum Meets Standards www.edutopia.org/article/ensu...
“Whatever model you look at, if it gives kids more autonomy — holds them to strong standards, but also gives them freedom to apply what they’re learning in the real world — those kids become unstoppable, and they love school. So I think this is a design problem at its core.”
Report: Kids check out of school as they get older, and parents are in the dark www.the74million.org/article/repo...
Report: Kids Check Out of School as They Get Older, and Parents Are in the Dark
A new study from the Brookings Institution finds that parents and children differ massively on how much learning happens in school.
www.the74million.org
January 9, 2025 at 11:07 AM
“Whatever model you look at, if it gives kids more autonomy — holds them to strong standards, but also gives them freedom to apply what they’re learning in the real world — those kids become unstoppable, and they love school. So I think this is a design problem at its core.”
Leadership Matters!
December 27, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Leadership Matters!
Empower Middle Schoolers!
Research shows student voice boosts learning, confidence, & culture. Active roles = better outcomes. Reflection builds autonomy.
But equity gaps remain—time to amplify ALL voices! Let’s create inclusive, thriving schools! www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/14...
Research shows student voice boosts learning, confidence, & culture. Active roles = better outcomes. Reflection builds autonomy.
But equity gaps remain—time to amplify ALL voices! Let’s create inclusive, thriving schools! www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/14...
A Systematic Review of Literature on Student Voice and Agency in Middle Grade Contexts
This systematic review analyzes the research literature on student voice and agency in the middle grades, focusing on middle-level schools, culture, and learning environments. The idea of student voic...
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December 19, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Empower Middle Schoolers!
Research shows student voice boosts learning, confidence, & culture. Active roles = better outcomes. Reflection builds autonomy.
But equity gaps remain—time to amplify ALL voices! Let’s create inclusive, thriving schools! www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/14...
Research shows student voice boosts learning, confidence, & culture. Active roles = better outcomes. Reflection builds autonomy.
But equity gaps remain—time to amplify ALL voices! Let’s create inclusive, thriving schools! www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/14...
"We now know that when schools are safe, supportive places that affirm individual identity, create paths for belonging for every student … they open the opportunity for greater intellectual learning."
www.edutopia.org/article/brin...
www.edutopia.org/article/brin...
www.edutopia.org
December 19, 2024 at 2:10 PM
"We now know that when schools are safe, supportive places that affirm individual identity, create paths for belonging for every student … they open the opportunity for greater intellectual learning."
www.edutopia.org/article/brin...
www.edutopia.org/article/brin...
To all my public education friends, let us not forget why we do what we do. #wellbeing4all
December 7, 2024 at 12:42 PM
To all my public education friends, let us not forget why we do what we do. #wellbeing4all