I LOVE this idea! Not sure how I would implement it into my classroom - but I love the concept!
20 Time in Education
Basically, 20 Time lets the students research, create, pursue their own passions, innovate, do projects - utilizing one class period per week. (or 20% of class time). For those of us who teach in a block schedule, this may not be possible to do weekly - but it is certainly something worth considering implementing if possible. I also like the "no grade" idea - don't grade students as they pursue their passions, or create and innovate (what if a project doesn't work as planned?) - students are WAY too focused on the grade as it is (in my humble opinion) - giving them time to research or create and risk failure is something teachers should encourage! Like I said, I'm not sure how this would work in my school or in my classroom, but it's something I will definitely be thinking about this summer!
