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Think back to the days of backyard baseball to reflect on how students learned responsibility.

New realities demand that we prepare students to be sophisticated owners of online spaces.

School improvement efforts get off the ground when students are invited to participate.

Differentiation creates conditions for students to willingly take charge of their own learning.

Key study skills that students need to learn independently.

Here's how to get students to move beyond lip-syncing someone else's words.

Responsive Classroom strategies enlist students to overcome their own persistent behavior issues.

We ask some kids to comment: When did you feel in charge at school?

Formative assessment replaces judgmental assessment with information exchange and cooperation.

What if every student was charged with becoming an expert on something?

Five models show how students can share their technology skills with adults.

Two teachers reflect on the benefits and pitfalls of giving students options.

Why are the kids working so hard? Because the audience is coming.

In the EdVisions model, teachers build instruction around student-designed projects.

From advocating for school improvement to researching classroom climate, students can assume many leadership roles at school.

Lessons from schools in the United Kingdom about how to strengthen students' relations with educators.