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Episode 406: Step-by-Step Approach for Implementing "Genius Hour" in Middle School
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- Teaching Middle School ELA
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- Apr 28, 2026
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Summary
In today's Teaching Middle School ELA podcast episode, I share Step-by-Step Approach for Implementing "Genius Hour" in Middle School. The last few weeks of school can feel like you’re holding your classroom together with tape and sheer willpower. I’m sharing a smarter option: Genius Hour, a structured way to give middle school students real autonomy without turning your class into a free-for-all. When kids get to pursue something they genuinely care about, engagement changes fast and the lear...