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Meet Oskar Cymerman, the science teacher on a quest to Starbucks his classroom

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis

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Design your classroom to be intentional and inviting. Today’s guest, Oscar Cymerman, has decided to “Starbucks” his classroom.

Oskar says,

“Rowsare for compliance but Starbucks is for collaboration.”

Now, he’s reorganizing his science lecture area with Starbucks in mind.

Yes, there’s still room for experiments, but you have to listen to...