“Cogenerative student dialogues are a consistent bright spot in my week. I always look forward to our dialogue day because it is a chance to hear my students’ honest ideas and opinions. Students brainstorm solutions and follow through on their plan. As a result, students felt more comfortable in our classroom and contributed with greater frequency during class.”
Richard Hallenbeck, Principal, JHS 123 (NYC Bronx District 8)
“Dialogues are giving students voice and breaking down barriers between teachers and students. They humanize our students - they aren’t just a number. Dialogues are impacting teacher practice, making them more reflective. With the pace of teaching, there’s not a lot of time to reflect, so dialogues give them metacognitive time with their work - with the support of their students, who are also becoming more reflective.”
Adam Mirowitz, 6th grade ELA/Magnet Teacher & Grade Team Leader, JHS 123 (NYC Bronx District 8)
Samantha Reyes, 6th grade ELA Special Education Teacher, JHS 123 (NYC Bronx District 8)
“This program helped my students to grow, show responsibility, and initiative in their coursework. It helps students and teachers build relationships. The smaller group setting allows teachers to gain insight from the students’ perspective. This program helped me become a better educator for my students.”