In our last blog, we discussed the relationship between clarity and deliberate practice. We emphasized the need for teachers and learners to know the intended learning of the day and what success looks like so that teachers can design learning experiences and practice opportunities to
Feedback is everywhere. Teachers offer it in the lab, on the playing field, in the music and art room, at the table, and in just about every teaching and learning space in our schools. We know from decades of research that feedback is a significant driver for
Create a Sense of Belonging for Your Students By Paul Hernandez Developing an environment that affirms students' cultures, languages, and identities is important for providing effective student services and teaching and learning. Educators must create a sense of belonging for students to develop this environment. You must
Over the years in preservice and in-service settings, we’ve asked, “What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you see or hear the word feedback?” And here’s what some of the sticky notes written by teachers reveal about many peoples’ initial thinking. Timely Noisy
Spring has sprung! Teachers and students alike are looking forward to the last few months of school. On the horizon for students, there is testing, final projects, and a host of review activities. For teachers, there is still more lesson planning to do. By the
About the Identity Safe Formative Assessment Five-Part Blog Series Formative assessment (FA) operates as a feedback loop. Together, educators and students set goals, assess, and adjust learning in real time based on collected evidence combined with feedback. Identity Safety is an equity-focused approach where students of all backgrounds feel
Over twelve months of distance learning was nothing we were prepared for, but the experience has led to heightened expertise with technology, a glimpse into the lives students lead at home, and a newfound exploration of effective instructional practices. As our district team supported teachers and administrators
About the Identity Safe Formative Assessment Five-Part Blog Series Formative assessment (FA) operates as a feedback loop. Together, educators and students set goals, assess, and adjust learning in real time based on collected evidence combined with feedback. Identity Safety is an equity-focused approach where students of all backgrounds feel
About the Identity Safe Formative Assessment Five-Part Blog Series Formative assessment (FA) operates as a feedback loop. Together, educators and students set goals, assess, and adjust learning in real time based on collected evidence combined with feedback. Identity Safety is an equity-focused approach where students of all backgrounds feel valued and
Just over 20 years ago, two British researchers, Paul Black and Dylan Wiliam, published their famous review on formative assessment: Inside the Black Box. Black and Wiliam’s extensive review concluded that formative assessment was a game changer; implemeting this type of assessment could lead to