By asking students to "fake it," teachers of writing can help motivate students to succeed, writes Rafael Heller of Jobs for the Future. In contrast to traditional "summer school" classes in July and August at Summit Public Schools inspire learning and growth for students and adults alike. A Massachusetts school builds a culture of learning and inclusiveness by consistently following procedures that produce good outcomes, writes Kathleen Cushman. A Massachusetts school's success stems from creating shared experiences in the service of learning, writes Kathleen Cushman. Systems of assessments that include tasks that ask students to apply their knowledge to solve problems can deepen learning. A new study from Stanford University shows how schools can infuse social emotional learning with academic instruction and improve student engagement and academic achievement. Deep learning means that students may initially learn more while they understand less, writes Sam Dyson. Rather than focus on students' perseverance, schools should create environments students want to attend and work hard in, argues Jal Mehta. A film collection at the Harvard Graduate School of Education shows how student work reveals the real meaning of standards, says Steve Seidel. Examples of high-quality student work can inspire students to produce their own high-quality work.