As it started a design process to improve teaching and learning, Monterey Peninsula first envisioned their ideal future classroom. The design team surfaced a compelling vision of mastery learning across every classroom in the district – one where students are empowered, engaged critical thinkers with mastery of knowledge and skills. The team’s explicit emphasis on reaching every student in every classroom keeps equity in focus. Discussion of how to measure and support each individual student’s progress toward mastery prompted the team to prioritize resiliency.

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