Examining the Dark Side of Rigor

<p>Ole Jorgenson and Percy Abram, authors of the article <a href='https://www.nais.org/magazine/independent-school/summer-2021/the-dark-side-of-rigor/'>The Dark Side of Rigor</a>, share their past and current experiences and research in exploring problems that arise when rigor is defined as “lots of difficult work” rather than depth and challenges in learning. They share ways to engagestaff and parents in important reflections connecting quality learning and wellness.</p> <p>Contact Ole: <a href='mailto:ojorgenson@almadencountryday.org'>ojorgenson@almadencountryday.org</a> </p> <p>Contact Percy: <a href='mailto:percy.abram@bush.edu'>percy.abram@bush.edu</a> </p> <p><a href='https://www.nais.org/magazine/independent-school/summer-2021/the-dark-side-of-rigor/'>Find the article, "The Dark Side of Rigor" here.</a>  <a href='https://challengesuccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/ChallengeSuccess-Homework-WhitePaper.pdf'>Find the article, "Changing the Conversation About Homework from Quantity and Achievement To Quality and Engagement" here.</a> </p>