How has being in this group influenced your thinking?
"I now more than ever see the necessity of providing a venue, etc. for teacher research. This work, the discussions and the writing, are taking support of CFG to a much deeper level."
"My thinking has changed mainly due to rich discussions--I grew by/with feedback from others. Everything from reflections, writing, presentations, etc."
"It has provided me with strength to continue finding new ways to communicate with colleagues so we can improve the learning experience for our students. The CFG is a must for the public school teacher."
"I get frustrated with some thoughts and maybe people-me also-am I as unwavering in opening up to new ideas-do I say things one way and then change or reclarify when challenged? --I thought it was fabulous to see a small tension from [the autumn] build into a paper in May."
"I could see issues that crossed student, teacher, and school contexts. My research interest is how contexts influence what teachers know. Being in the group tonight reinforced for me the effects of context--how some rail against it, how others rise above it, while still acknowledging both conexts are pernicious and deeply concerning."
"Influenced thinking--helped listen to other ideas to move progress. Know need to be more open minded."
"I am even more sure about the power of connecting and the power of collaboration. I learned that collaborative writing is actually possible. I have struggled with this before."

Have you seen changes in your colleagues' thinking?
"I see people having dialogue rather than an agenda. I see the group members as able to push back on each other's thinking."
"I think people have their own agendas and change is what each individual makes of it. I have seen change in some and then none in others--"
"Yes. The wonderful thing about this group is the organic and fluid way our conversations, ideas and realizations flow building to exciting conclusions. I value this experience tremendously."
"Over the course of the meetings, I have seen thoughts crystalize and a very strong piece of teacher scholarship take shape. I saw growth as individuals reflected on their own practices and their school practices and laid their stories of experience alongside others in increasingly layered and complex ways."
"Changed other's thinking--Level of concern for improving critical thinking raised. Need to find time for this in all areas raised. Actually, I am not sure, but will ask.
I am still frustrated with school climate--not sure I made a major impact on need for CFG's at [my school]. Would like to know how to move it forward."
"I have seen some group members become more group-oriented rather than being 'lone rangers.' We are influencers--using carrots instead of sticks."