I recently facilitated a workshop focused on formative assessments and was reminded how crucial these tools are in the classroom. Every lesson needs this gauge for teachers and students to measure the level of learning occurring. Summative, unit exams, are…
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Searching for the next practice
I have always bristled at the idea of “searching for best practices.” In my 17 years as an educator, I strived to provide my students the best possible lesson. To me, that was the best fit for the kids in…
Fresh start for every kid, every day
Tonight I read an Edutopia article, “Fresh Starts for Hard-to-Like Students” by Dr. Allen Mendler and the main points really spoke to me in my current position. My day entails interacting with students and problem-solving issues. As adults, we have…
This I believe…
The role of the educators is to empower future generations of students to live productive lives and to solve complex problems with empathy and compassion. The world is increasingly interconnected; thus our students need a global point of view far…
Persistence, Hope and Enthusiasm
My goals throughout my career are three-fold: To be persistent in the quest for the ultimate best lesson for students; Continue to hope and fully support current teaching methods are in the best interests of our children; and Be present…
Coaching vs fixing: a shift in mindset
I follow Jimmy Casas (@casas_jimmy) on Twitter, enjoy reading his education books and also had the privilege of hearing him speak recently. This post today hit home: As Lead Teacher for our Social Studies Department, I have the opportunity to…