Why that Task?
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Informative Assessments Inform
Simply put, when chef tastes the soup it’s formative assessment. When the customer tastes the
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During the last three #mathmonday blogs, we have explored how to set up a mathematics
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Seeking a Promotion? Here’s Some Career Advice
In 2001, the National Association of Secondary School Principals wrote: “It is estimated that in
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Redefining Accountability in the ESSA Era
After two decades of test-based accountability, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) opens the door
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New Year’s Resolution: Have students work harder than the teacher! (Part 3: No I in Team)
Last #mathmonday, we explored the idea of structured versus unstructured and discussed setting up routines, procedures,
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Deeper Learning: Connecting the Dots for 21st Century Success
Driving Question “Our kids do just great. Ninety percent of them score in the top 87 percent for
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New Year’s Resolution: Have students work harder than the teacher! (Part 2: Structured versus Unstructured)
Last #mathmonday, we explored setting up your classroom culture. Once students understand the expectations for
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Four Ways to Stop Ignoring the Forgotten Fourth Critical Question of a PLC
One of the first pieces of common vocabulary educators acquire when learning about Professional Learning
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New Year’s Resolutions About New Year’s Resolutions
As we greet another turn of the calendar, we embark on two time-honored traditions: setting
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