Learning Environment

"Learning Environment is the inspirational story of an award-winning public school teacher who trusts and empowers his students to change the world. Jared Fox pulls back the curtain to reveal the teaching practices that ignited his students’ motivation and commitment to quality work—transformational practices that can improve any classroom." -Ron Berger, author of Leaders of Their Own Learning: Transforming Schools Through Student-Engaged Assessment

"In Learning Environment, award-winning high school science teacher Jared Fox shares his passion, his wisdom, and a rich array of powerful teaching practices aimed at joyfully engaging students in understanding and building a world of environmental justice. Read this book for inspiration and for ideas you can realize immediately with your classes." -Tom Roderick, author of Teach for Climate Justice: A Vision for Transforming Education

"While many educators talk about 'breaking down the classroom walls,' Dr. Fox provides compelling stories to demonstrate the theories and practices behind this approach. His classroom case study effectively reveals how he transformed his students into ‘community scientists’ who advocate for change when confronted with authentic scientific challenges that impact their lives." -Thomas Rochowicz, deputy superintendent, NYC Public Schools

"Jared Fox details his approach to curriculum design that helps students develop research skills and become creators and potentially activists on the challenges impacting their communities. He discusses the development of professional collaborations that support students in expeditionary learning that builds their knowledge on local issues that impact their lives." -Peggy M. Shepard, executive director, WE ACT for Environmental Justice