A teacher asked me this question after a recent workshop, and it is one I get a lot. Whenever she tries to start a discussion, the same two or three students answer everything, the rest of the class checks out, and even when students do talk, they end up off topic in about thirty seconds. The pattern is familiar, and it is not a personality issue or a classroom-management issue. It is a design and facilitation issue, which means it is something we can actually solve. Below ar

An interview with Dr. Victor Sampson, Creator of the Argument-Driven Inquiry instructional model and Professor at the University of...

Declining reading scores are a serious challenge, but there’s a proven solution. Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) turns every science investigation into a literacy lesson where students read with purpose, write with evidence, and think critically. The result? Increased reading scores and stronger performance across subjects—while building skills that prepare students for lifelong success as readers, thinkers, and problem solvers.