Rigor is a popular concept among educators that is often misunderstood, misused, and misapplied. In this episode, our guest brings clarity to the notion of rigor in the classroom. Follow: @DrNancyBoyles @ruunin26 @ASCD @bamradionetwork Nancy Boyles author of Reading, Writing, and Rigor: Helping Students Achieve Greater Depth of Knowledge, in Literacy is a former classroom teacher and professor emerita at Southern Connecticut State University, where she was professor of Reading and Graduate Reading Program Coordinator. She now consults with districts and other organizations and agencies, providing workshops, modeling best practices in classrooms, and assisting with curriculum development.Rachael George is the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District and an ASCD Emerging Leader.