There are so many shining stars in public education today, and so much more that's being done to unlock learning for all students. Below are just a few topics to ponder that have a far-reaching impact on the success of students and ultimately our future. I believe that educators are doing their best and are trying... Continue Reading →
Connecting with Kids
There are numerous "best-practices" in education that are common in successful schools and classrooms and there are emerging strategies that are exciting and are quickly being adopted and taught to teachers across the country. These excellent strategies mean virtually nothing unless the teacher has a connection with the students. In our most diverse classrooms where 98%... Continue Reading →
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Start with Why by Simon Sinek http://amzn.com/1591846447 I work with many educators who work exhausting hours day after day. It is often a thankless job, and many times teachers feel defeated at the end of the day. Perhaps the students didn't master the learning objective, or the teacher is facing the reality of planning for the individual... Continue Reading →
Summer Learning Loss
Students of poverty have an inherent disadvantage in school due to the lack of summer learning opportunities and the gaps that are compounded during the formative years. Video from Brian Williams @ NBC: In looking at actual student data does this trend hold true? The tables below show a marked difference in the percentage of... Continue Reading →