Choice Boards, Genius Hour, and Student Ownership

When students have choice, they take ownership. And when they own their learning, everything changes.

Choice boards, passion projects, and Genius Hour aren’t gimmicks—they’re gateways to engagement. They let students explore interests, take risks, and express themselves authentically.

Yes, it takes planning. Yes, it looks messy. But the payoff? Students who are invested.

Learning isn’t something we do to students—it’s something they do with us. And choice is the bridge.