A VISUAL STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR RE-ENVISIONING RIGOR
BOOK 3: POWERFUL ROUTINES FOR PROMOTING STUDENT AGENCY
MICHAEL MCDOWELL
AARON EISBERG
A Visual, Step-by-Step Guide for Re-Envisioning Rigor: Powerful Routines for Promoting Student Agency is your blueprint for making student ownership not just possible, but habitual. Grounded in real classrooms and supported by research, this third book in the series transforms “agency” from a buzzword into a daily practice that supports every learner.
Designed for immediate application, it delivers routines and tools to help students take initiative, monitor progress, collaborate meaningfully, and build lifelong habits of thinking and learning.
Whether you're launching a new routine, leading a PLC, or coaching new teachers, this book makes agency actionable...one habit at a time.
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Supports agency through daily habits and intentional practice
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24+ visual, research-based routines for all levels of learning
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Step-by-step visuals with dashboards for prep, implementation, and impact
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Aligned to the “Need It, See It, Start It, Show It” framework for PLCs and coaching
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Builds small, stackable habits for long-term success
This isn’t a guide for compliance; it’s a daily playbook for helping students think, collaborate, and lead far beyond the classroom.
THE AUTHORS
Dr. Michael McDowell
Dr. Michael McDowell is a distinguished educator and consultant with nearly two decades of experience in public education, including roles as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. A prolific author and speaker, Dr. McDowell is recognized globally for his expertise in integrating innovative practices into schools, helping educational leaders enhance teaching and learning. His work has garnered national accolades, including the National Blue Ribbon Award, for advancing student performance and well-being.
Aaron Eisberg
Aaron Eisberg is the Director for the Center for Excellence at New Technology High School, where he leads professional learning and instructional design initiatives. With a background in K-5 science education and extensive experience advising schools on rigorous instructional practices, Aaron is recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in project-based learning and student achievement.
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