Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Reflection is a large part of the success of Action Research and Japanese Lesson Study. Each teacher took the time to reflect in journals but also appreciated the time to openly reflect as a group. This continuous learning cycle resulted in increased comfort levels for the process of JLS as well as Common Core State Standards (CCSS), reading instructional methods, and engagement strategies. This section will inform practitioners as they develop their own professional development sessions.