GENIUS HOUR: By setting aside an hour daily to pursue “passion projects” in the classroom, award-winning educator and founder of Choose2Learn, Angela Maiers believes educators can help students become active, curious citizens. In collaboration with Microsoft, Maiers is offering a free e-book to help teachers implement a “Genius Hour.” Download the first four chapters of “Liberating Genius in the Classroom” now, and stay tuned for the full book at the end of the month!