Looking Behind 2014-2015 has been a unique academic year as most states transition to a new generation of achievement testing with its reliance on technology and emphasis on college and career readiness standards. The verdict is still out on how English language learners (ELLs) will fare.
In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed. - Charles Darwin The focus on college and career readiness has long historical roots in public education. Other than the well rounded adult and the
When I hear the phrase college and career readiness, I immediately remember what it was like to be in a school where my homeboys and I were expected to not graduate from high school, let alone attend college or have a successful career. I was
In a world with ever-evolving technologies and new applications, it is becoming necessary for organizations to think innovatively to ensure their continued competitiveness and success. Education is no different – except that students, teachers and systems are the focus of success. How do educators meet
UDL: What it is UDL is based on the belief that traditional educational goals, materials, methods and assessments may create obstacles to learning for some students UDL is an educational approach to teaching, learning, and assessment that draws on brain research and technologies to respond
Peer Assessment in Action When I think of Peer Assessment, I think of the typical interactions I have with colleagues when we are planning our next steps in the schools that we serve. Prior to our meeting, we determine the success criteria. Success criteria are the
Contributed by Thomas S.C. Farrell Most books on reading for teachers focus on how to teach reading from a mechanical perspective in that the teachers are shown some methods and told why these methods are useful for students to learn how to read. Many teachers are
This post was originally published on ZacarianConsulting.com and TESOL The film Spare Parts was released a few months ago. It’s based on the true story (and book) about 4 undocumented Latino high school students who formed a robotics team that beat MIT engineering students in a contest. Their personal stories
New superintendents quickly learn the overwhelming importance of mastering a wide range of internal and external communication strategies. In this world of instant and even pervasive communications, learning how to use the district’s internal systems as well as social media is essential for superintendent success
I just read a report written by an English language learner and sighed. I had difficulty following her ideas with misspelled words and grammatical errors. I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt; but though her ideas seemed interesting, the prose was very