Metacognitive Clarity
Think Rigorously.
Advance Democracy.
What if every learner could clearly see their purpose, monitor their thinking, and shape their own educational path?
Metacognitive Clarity is a bold, research-driven call to reimagine rigor through the lens of reflection, agency, and justice. Rather than treating thinking as invisible or innate, this book defines clarity as a teachable, democratic habit—one that empowers all students to become self-directed learners and ethical decision-makers.
Grounded in decades of educational research and practice, this book outlines a comprehensive framework for integrating metacognition into instruction, assessment, and leadership across K–12 settings.
Inside you'll find:
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A three-part framework, Clarity of Purpose, Process, and Ownership, to empower learners
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Strategies for building conditions that support equity, belonging, and autonomy
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Connections to neuroscience, democratic education, and habits of mind
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Practical tools, classroom examples, and guidance for schoolwide implementation
Metacognitive Clarity isn’t only a method, it’s a movement. This book inspires educators to cultivate reflective learners who think critically, act independently, and engage fully in their communities and the world.
Meet The Authors
Paul J. Bloomberg, Ed.D.
Paul Bloomberg is a Queer educator, best-selling author, and co-founder of The Core Collaborative. A former principal and district leader, he has co-authored multiple books on learner-centered assessment and collaborative inquiry. Paul dedicates his work to advancing learner agency and building schools as democratic communities where every student is seen, heard, and empowered to lead with clarity and purpose.
Isaac Wells
Isaac Wells is a National Board Certified Teacher, early learning expert, and instructional coach. A co-author of multiple books on learner-centered assessment and student voice, he partners with The Core Collaborative and schools across the country to strengthen reflective practice and nurture democratic classrooms where even the youngest learners develop agency, voice, and habits of success.
St. Claire Adriaan, M.Ed.
St. Claire Adriaan is an educator, recent Harvard graduate, principal, and co-author of Metacognitive Clarity. He holds an M.S. in Restorative Practices from the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP). Born in Apartheid South Africa, he brings a lifelong commitment to justice and equity. Nationally recognized for his expertise in family-school partnerships, he partners with The Core Collaborative to build schools where students and families thrive as partners in democracy.
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