Building Home/School Connections: Questions to Ask Parents as the School Year Begins
During the course of the summer, I’ve shared several resources for teachers and administrators to help kick off the new school year. Many resources shared this summer I hope will … Continue reading
15 Seconds
If you were trapped on an elevator and had just 15 seconds to summarize the word “character” what would you say? One educator on Twitter shared a great activity that encapsulates … Continue reading
Google Classroom Tool For Teachers Is Here
In mid-July, I shared the news that the folks at Google were nearing the end of their pilot project and were gearing up to launch Google Classroom. When the project was … Continue reading
JUMP!
Here’s hoping when you read this, it inspires you as you start the school year. Let this year be your best year yet. Don’t wait…JUMP! tlb Source
Enhancing Student Engagement: Learning to Ask Good Questions
Why are “perfectly placed questions” so important in the classroom? They are important because asking the right questions ensures “an explosion of learning for students.” The folks at edweek.org shared what I … Continue reading
Fixing Kindergarten
Over the past several years, there have been lots of changes to Kindergarten programs all over the country. There have been so many changes, I worry we are asking more … Continue reading
A Pleasant Surprise …
As I mark the days until the end of summer, I am also finishing up my summer reading. As I finished the last of my summer reading for school, I received … Continue reading
Assessment, grading and rigor: toward common sense and predictable outcomes on tests
Assessment, grading, and the question of rigor: subjects to be explored as we plan for the start of the school year, during the course of the year, and again at … Continue reading
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