Like this video about how Fred Lynn Middle School is increasing student engagement and subscribe here: https://freeth.ink/youtube-subscribe-studentengagement Watch the next video in our series on the relentless principal, Hamish Brewer: https://youtu.be/VKt9CslbVsg In a school-wide effort to boost student engagement, our favorite middle school principal, Hamish Brewer, and his team of educators are sorting students into their very own academic houses. Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, more and more schools across the U.S. are adopting the traditional house system to improve academic performance, student behavior, and more. Throughout the school year, houses become enthralled in team building activities and friendly competition, using a point system to reward positive behaviors and accomplishments. Bringing students from different grade levels together, the community-centric nature of academic houses also has the power to reduce bullying and create a sense of belonging in schools. See the full article on Hamish Brewer's student engagement strategies here: https://www.freethink.com/videos/student-engagement Check out our other popular videos on inspiring schools: -Principal Uses UFC & Skateboards to Save Failing School: https://youtu.be/HlMReQCo33M -A School Made for Homeless Children: https://youtu.be/HBOXUNsoExc -The Inspiring Movement for Chicago's Inner-City Youth: https://youtu.be/qkIfV5yrPks -Baltimore Teacher Uses Dirt Bikes to Teach STEM: https://youtu.be/d5JUV83x7H0 -What Will Schools Look Like in the Future? https://youtu.be/JZlgYiXzu58 Follow Freethink. -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freethinkmedia -Twitter: https://twitter.com/freethinkmedia -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethink -Website: http://www.freethink.com Join the Freethink forum: http://www.facebook.com/groups/freethinkforum