by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration, Classroom Stories, General Education Topics
The paint is missing! The paint! The paint! Oh where, oh where has it gone? I see it no more, when I open the door. Oh where, oh where has it gone? It has been replaced, replaced, you say And what, and what is there now? Is it glue, is it glitter, is it cray-pas...
by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics
Is it bad that now that our state testing is over I feel like a teacher again? As my students were testing Tuesday and Wednesday, I was free to do some work. As I sat at my desk, obliged to ignore any questions the students may have about the content of the test, I...
by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics
I could focus on the negative things that have to do with standardized testing: for students, parents, and of course teachers. But today I’m going to try and be positive and focus on something good that actually came out of testing this year. Something I...
by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics
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...
by guest blogger | General Education Topics
“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...
