Ron Berger - The Quality of Student Work

Ron Berger, chief academic officer for EL Education, discusses the importance of focusing on the quality of student work rather than standardized test scores. He emphasizes creating meaningful, beautiful work across various disciplines and shares examples of impactful student projects. Berger highlights the success of schools in low-income communities where students achieve high graduation and college acceptance rates. His work aims to inspire schools nationwide to adopt this approach, fostering a sense of mission and contribution among students.

What is the primary focus of EL Education as described by Ron Berger?

How does Ron Berger believe the focus of education should shift?

How does Ron Berger define 'beautiful work' in the context of education?

In what ways does Ron Berger suggest that student work can contribute to a better world?

What role does passion play in the work that students do according to Ron Berger?

What examples does Ron Berger provide to illustrate the impact of student work on the community?

What are the outcomes for students in low-income communities as mentioned by Ron Berger?