Exhibitions of Learning

“As a teacher, doing these projects has pushed me to just be better [... more] flexibility and willingness to be in partnership with my students."

-Teacher (Molly) at San Francisco Community School

"It started with one teacher who felt successful, then spread to a few others."

-Teacher (? Ben) at Jose Ortega Elementary School

What is an Exhibition of Learning?

What are Exhibitions of Learning?

Exhibitions of learning are events that celebrate students’ learning and achievements by making them visible to the community. Whether it is getting student work on the walls, showcasing a class project, or hosting a whole-school exhibition with community members and experts, exhibitions put student work and voice at the center.

Exhibitions of Learning in Action

Elementary students in Boise, ID demonstrate their learning about birds
Seventh grade students in Portland, ME at a culminating "Small Acts of Courage" event

Agency, Choice, & Voice through Podcasting

In this video, students and staff from Hoover Middle School share their experience with student created podcasts as a way to amplify student voice, personalize learning through offering choice in topic, and increase student agency through creativity and collaboration.

Spotlight on SFUSD Practice:

Exhibitions of Learning at

San Francisco Community School

Narrative: Muir Formative Assessments- Assessment for Learning Spotlight
Reflection on Exhibitions of Learning at San Francisco Community School

Spotlight on SFUSD Practice:

Exhibitions of Learning at

Independence High School

Independence HS Assessment for Learning Spotlight
Reflection on Exhibitions of Learning at Independence High School
program exhibitions of learning.pdf
Independence High School Exhibition of Learning Program

Additional Resources

District Examples

Downtown

Independence

SFC