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S9 E8: Rigor Redefined (Unpacking the Myths of Hard Work and Hierarchy)

From The School Leadership Show · Hosted by Mike Doughty

2025-06-10·44:00

Episode summary

In this episode of The School Leadership Show: In this episode, Jenn David-Lang took the reins and had a fascinating conversation with Michael McDowell, author of Rigor Redefined: 10 Teaching Habits for Surface, Deep, and Transfer Learning. Listen to the podcast to hear how Michael challenges our traditional understanding of rigor.

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In this episode, Jenn David-Lang took the reins and had a fascinating conversation with Michael McDowell, author of Rigor Redefined: 10 Teaching Habits for Surface, Deep, and Transfer Learning. Listen to the podcast to hear how Michael challenges our traditional understanding of rigor. Apparently, rigor isn't just about things being "hard" or…