Get Mad – But Not at the Schools
Have you seen this yet? It’s a letter sent to parents by Ellen Best-Laimit, the interim principal of Harley Avenue Primary School in Elwood, N.Y., and four kindergarten teachers stating that due to “more rigorous learning standards,” an end of the...
Helping Students Deal with Test Anxiety
“Tis the season for summative assessments. As report cards go out and the holidays approach, it is time for teachers to think about testing kids on their skills. Here are some thoughts to consider. ~EMP Summative assessment is just as important as formative...
Developing Learners
Guest bloggers on The Inspired Classroom and I have often touched upon personal philosophies of education. These philosophies have ranged from technology to special ed, to education and teaching in general. My first written philosophy of ed (from about 13 years ago)...
Creating Common Formative Assessments
In my last post, “Common Formative Assessments Built by PLCs,” I talked about what common formative assessments are as a reflection of my reading Revisiting Professional Learning Communities at Work – New Insights for Improving Schools (DuFour, DuFour,...Log in here:
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