We have spent much of the last year reading everything we can find related to students’ ability to predict their performance (and grades), take ownership of their learning, and become their own (and others’) teachers. We have also talked with numerous teachers about what we
Data can be used to make smart decisions, especially when it is the “right” kind of data. However, on the flip side, too much data can lead to "analysis paralysis," which hurts productivity and stalls decision-making, especially if those analyzing the evidence are not sure
As lifelong learners ourselves, at Lemm Elementary School we are always listening to our teachers and investigating strategies to support our teachers and student learning. Several years ago, our teachers were complaining about students not caring about learning, never doing their homework, parents completing most
The research is clear: we cannot purchase our way to student achievement through prepackaged programs. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to student learning. Yet the educational landscape is littered with advertisements, sales calls, freebees, and promises working to persuade those making budgetary choices that there
Thank you to so many people who joined us for our Corwin webinar on The Learning Challenge: How to Make the Most of the Learning Pit with James Nottingham. If you missed it, that’s alright! You can still watch the recording here. We received so
Literacy is freedom’s gatekeeper. We know that the more literate an individual, the more capable he is of reaching his educational and career aspirations. After all, a major measure of effective schooling is the literacy attainment of its graduates. But the impact of literacy reaches
As districts face challenges with a revolving door of excellent teachers, it’s time to find ways to offer sustainable, relevant, and engaging PD in and across schools. EFFECTIVE PD displays three primary characteristics: Sustained Collaborative Active It’s when these three characteristics are combined that real results are achieved
People with growth mindsets are people who are limitless—they can do anything they put their mind to, simply because they are willing to roll up their sleeves and complete the hard work of learning new skills, all while reflecting on progress made, and progress yet
Valley View School District in Illinois unpacks data and evidence to achieve teacher clarity and improve student outcomes. While the use of data in schools has changed over the decades, today’s districts face a widening gap between data derived from external assessments and data generated within
Most people think of us as literacy educators instead of mathematics educators. Our professional lives have been shaped by the role that language plays in learning. We believe that human beings learn through language—listening, speaking, reading, writing, and viewing. And this applies to all content