10/21/2026
Our students have incredible ideas. And while we strive to create spaces where they can be expressive, honest, and inquisitive, we have to ask ourselves: Are we creating those spaces for ALL students, or just the ones who feel comfortable speaking up?
Chalk Talk is a simple yet powerful strategy that gives every student a voice. By sharing ideas in writing, students can reflect, respond to one another, and build on different perspectives without the pressure of speaking in front of the group.
Because participation shouldn’t be limited to the loudest voices in the room. Every student idea deserves to be heard, or in this case, SEEN!
This study was based on Harvard Project Zero’s Chalk Talk thinking routine. It can be found here:https://pz.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/Chalk%20Talk_1.pdf
