Voice of the Educator
Student assessments: Junk in, junk out
Student assessment is one of the most important activities that happen in a teacher’s classroom. I’m not referring to the state accountability assessments that...
Education
Voice of the Educator
PBL spotlight: Passion project serendipity
One thing I have learned in over 20 years of teaching middle school is to expect the unexpected. When the unexpected surpasses the original...
Voice of the Educator
Content series: Making the extraordinary ordinary
This SmartBlog on Education content series written by education change-maker Josh Thomases will explore the possibilities and challenges of making the extraordinary ordinary. It...
Education
Student assessment: Collecting the evidence
“Too many teachers are totally absorbed in the process of teaching, by which is meant the ‘delivery of information,’ and are barely concerned with...
Voice of the Educator
An open letter to parents
Welcome to 2015. This is an ideal time to take a step back together and reflect on our overall practice. We all know that...
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SmartBrief honors innovative bloggers: Meet this month’s winners
SmartBlog on Education’s monthly content award recognizes content written by educators, for educators that inspires readers to engage, innovate and discuss. SmartBrief Education editors...
Voice of the Educator
Finding diversity in a rural classroom
Reading Todd Finley’s recent article, Helping Diverse Learners Succeed, I was struck by the power of the argument concerning characteristics of the cultural deficit...
Education
Teaching resilience: Imagination
Samantha exhales and brings her hands to the sides of her forehead. Her thoughts begin a downward spiral. “I can only get so far...
Education
Ditching the desks in second grade
The layout and design of any space can impact the mood and productivity for the individuals intended to use the area. Prior to becoming...
Education
A reflection on connectedness
I think I have always been a connected educator even before “Al Gore invented the Internets.” I received journals in the mail, signed up...
Education
Your climate, your culture
The climate and the culture of your school are not the same thing. The culture of a school is represented by its shared beliefs,...
Education
10 steps technology directors can take to stay relevant
The role of the typical school district technology director has become obsolete. Speak with your average teacher in many school districts in the U.S.,...
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