This unique book presents a practical and realistic approach to implementing a school-wide, Kû12 Genius Hour program―one that can succeed regardless of budgetary and infrastructure constraints. Provides a clear plan for implementing a school-wide genius hour program that can create a fluid learning and teaching experience for both students and librarians; Offers an education program that matches the goals or mission of a venue such as a learning commons environment; Delineates how a school librarian can fulfill a position of leadership in the school to implement a school-wide vision; Written with sensitivity to and knowledge of the issues that surround both public and private schools―for example, varying budgets, degrees of technology adoption, and community support.

Introduction: what is Genius Hour? -- Why Genius Hour? -- Proposing Genius Hour to your campus -- The magnitude of your effort -- Schedules, project duration, and life in general -- Organization and communication -- Addressing curriculum -- The Navy SEAL approach to Genius Hour -- Introducing Genius Hour to your students -- Managing many topics -- Create an environment for independent learning -- Integration sensation -- Skills lessons -- Presentations -- Developmentally appropriate curriculum -- "Genius Hour, too" : bridging the gap -- Managing group projects -- Getting ready for presentations and next year -- Conclusion: making Genius Hour your own.