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Designing Engagement: How Specialized Hands-on Learning Builds Confidence and Empowers Students Through Productive Failure
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Date & Time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
Elementary students thrive when learning is active, hands-on, and driven by curiosity. Inquiry-based learning (IBL) experiences grounded in the design process help young learners develop critical thinking, creativity, confidence, and a growth mindset—key dispositions that directly support district priorities such as student engagement, social-emotional learning, and positive learning behaviors during the school day.