I interview an innovative, insightful global studies teacher from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

People talk about student voice in relation to their education. I get that. I really do. But it's also awesome to watch them develop a voice on their world and their interests.

Sometimes the product is what matters.

Seeing former students is something that allows me to see the larger narrative that I miss during the school year.

It's like a candy shop for them.

Thoughts after a simple inquiry-based lesson.

I love it, because it's not pretentious.

I love the way kids debate. I love the lack of pretentiousness and the overall open-mindedness.

There's something humbling about disillusionment.

The thing about growth is that it's not always measurable, even if it's observable.