Leadership
Leading the Learning Through Courageous Observations
“I hate being observed.” That is how a teacher of the year, Justin Minkel, started his recent blog – and, it got our attention. However, we learn every day that he is not alone. After reading our new book, Feedback to Feed Forward, last month, a veteran teacher (now administrator) called
Visible Learning
Massed Versus Spaced Out Practice
From John Hattie’s research on effectiveness of various educational strategies we have learned that spaced practice, instead of massed practice, is significant. In fact, it
5 Steps to Partner With Students in Learning
This post was originally published on Finding Common Ground. In a partnership…students work alongside teachers to own their learning and reach worthy goals. Is that really
How to Make VISIBLE Educators
With so much discussion about defining high quality professional development, we talk about strategies for engaging adult learners, giving educators usable take-away strategies, and coaching
Teaching Methods
4 Great Classroom Games to Get at Real Mathematical Strategy and Fluency
A mathematics strategy game typically refers to a game that is won by out-maneuvering one’s opponent. Such games abound in apps. Some more common to
Restoring Ourselves Through Restorative Practices
It’s Tuesday at a middle school. COVID cases are rising, staff is stretched to the limit, and the students are caught in the middle of
Reflect, Refresh, and Rejuvenate Your Math Classroom by Celebrating Student Progress & Growth
January represents the beginning of a new calendar year; however, it is also the beginning of the second semester of the school year for students.
