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Date Published
Author
Erin Dieterich
Word count
1948
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

New Relic`, a technology company, has partnered with `Innovate Oregon` and the `Dayton Public Schools` to test the application of Agile principles in the classroom. The project aimed to empower teachers with new tactics to engage students, make learning more relevant and rewarding, and help teach students how to think for themselves. With the support of New Relic's Agile practitioners, the partnership successfully launched an initial effort to bring Agile thinking to the classroom in Dayton, Oregon, and later scaled it across multiple classrooms. The project has shown promising results, with teachers reporting increased student engagement and improved problem-solving skills. The initiative seeks to replicate its success and bring Agile methodologies to school systems across Oregon and the nation, providing a unique opportunity for technology professionals to make a meaningful impact on education.