Foundation of 3Rs - Rigor, Relevance, Relationships

Dennis Littky is the founder of a Small school in Rhode Island that led to the "Big Picture" school movement.  This video shows the development of the 3Rs and parts of a speech by Bill Gates that cites these principles.

Five features of a Big Picture school:

• More exhibitions, fewer written tests
• Teachers teach several subjects
• Students learn through interests and passions
• Grades are given in a 2-page letter every 9 weeks
• School maintains a strong bond to former students

Rigor, Relevance, Relationships, Results

Dan Kuznik 2008 Indiana Teacher of the Year of Pike High School at Taylor University

Relationship, Rigor, Relevance

Three guiding principles embraced by many education revolutionaries, including Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey, and developed by the "Big Picture" schools. This short video gives an overview of these principles.