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When problem-solving is a problem

Reflection requires time and space to pause and think, and it is in those reflective moments that we may notice something or have an insight that can lead to broader, systemic change. If our environments prioritize immediate problem-solving without making room for reflection, we can miss these insights. This article describes research from Harvard Business School on the behavior of nurses in hospitals that has parallels to schools and the demands placed on teachers.

   Article

   20 minutes

   By: Harvard Gazette

   Educator-prep | K-12 educators


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Principled Innovation asks us to work with others and recognize the limits of our own knowledge so that we can better understand and tackle the complex issues our communities face.

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