Friday, April 8, 2016

Is Getting Students ‘College-and-Career’ Ready Just Empty Blather?

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As is clear from a post by EdNC entitled “ Questions at the State Board on Quality of Graduation Rates,” the is some question about just ho...
Thursday, March 31, 2016

Why I Shudder Every Time I Hear the Phrase “Research-Based” Teaching Practice

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I am being totally honest when I say I shudder when I hear educators and policymakers use the phrase “research-based teaching practice.” It...
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

3 Things Wrong with Test Pep Rallies

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In 2011, I made clear my concerns with " Test Pep Rallies" with my blog post "Test Pep Rallies: Good Practice or Waste of Tim...

Three Reminders for Educators on the Eve of the Spring Standardized Testing Onslaught

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Of course we all acknowledge state standardized tests can't possibly measure everything that matters. Our state even forbids the use of ...
Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Is It Time to Question the Place of Football in High Schools?

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“Tough men do not cry. Placing your hands over your head and complaining about the effects of concussions are deemed as signs of weaknesses....
Saturday, February 27, 2016

Authentic Empowerment from School Leaders Requires Trust and Letting Go!

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“Empower” is another slippery word, used with good intentions, but when we really break it down, it can have a very negative connotation....
Thursday, February 4, 2016

Why Are Genuine Requests by Teachers for Fair Pay and Benefits Seen as Greed?

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If you want to see greed, just look to Congress and the business world. It was their fault the economy crashed in 2008, though they still tr...
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