Before I introduce what I’ve come to call the “non-freaked out approach” to Common Core literacy intruction (pictured above), let me first do a bit of work introducing how I came to rest in these five essential practices. Keep in mind that, throughout all of
[caption id="attachment_1500" align="alignright" width="300"] "If we want our students to be our partners in helping create better teaching and learning environments, we are going to need a common language that brings everyone closer to the school's goals."[/caption] Slowly but surely it is being accepted that the
Every year, Corwin gathers for a week to brainstorm, debrief, and plan for the next year. One day is each department's "Fun Day": a day to relax, laugh, and bond as a team. This year, Corwin's Publishing and Professional Learning Group (PPLG) went to a
[caption id="attachment_1495" align="alignright" width="300"] "Great school cultures are defined in part by clear expectations for behavior in common spaces. Staff has collaborated to determine the specific behaviors for which common procedures are needed."[/caption] The culture of a school is perhaps most identified when observing students and
This post was originally published on Blogging About the Web 2.0 Connected Classroom Maker Movement 20% Time Genius Hour The idea of students looking away from rigid content focus all throughout the school day and giving them back some time to explore and make is gaining a foothold in
Our previous and current experiences as school-based leaders and central office support staff framed our work to support principals with their intentional pursuit of educational equity. Through these experiences, we created a framework to assist principals intentionally engage in highly complex educational equity. The framework,
There are currently thirteen books on the topic of cultural proficiency in the Corwin publication suite that address why and how educators can effectively approach the creation of an equitable environment for student academic and social achievement. At the core of each book is the
The positive classroom culture is built with positive relationships, clear procedures, high expectations for appropriate behavior, and successful learning. Some teachers use a morning meeting strategy each day to build connection, while other teachers use song and movement. Based on a teacher’s personal style and
Connected education is both simple and complicated. I know that sounds strange but it is true. Using tools like Twitter, Facebook, Google Hangouts, and Skype can make our lives much simpler. We do not have to travel to have meetings with colleagues, who live far