Why I Became a Teacher (and Why Others Don’t)
While my decision to become a teacher was an easy one, for many young people, it is not. Here are a few reasons why many young people say “no” to teaching...
View ArticleTesting to the Core
A quick look at two issues with standardized testing and accountability systems: Aligning the Assessments & Who is Responsible?
View ArticleOptimizing Teacher Time in Kentucky
There's no question that teachers, administrators, and parents must collaborate to find answers to the challenges facing students and schools. Before teachers and administrators can engage regularly in...
View ArticleRound Peg, Changing Hole: Using Technology in a Diverse, Project-Based Classroom
Teachers often encounter situations that require a unique tool to unlock the potential of students. Technology has opened the door to the hardware store, offering many different instruments for...
View ArticleSocial Studies: "Who Needs It?" Everyone.
Credit: Flickr user zeitfaenger.at At our last staff meeting a group of students were posed with this question: What do you not like about your school? And one student said, “I would not make kids take...
View ArticleCommon Assignment: An Opportunity to Learn From Collaboration &...
Over my short period as a teacher, I have heard so many teacher leaders in the profession push for more time for collaboration, more time to talk with one another, more time to reflect, and more time...
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