How One School Turns Elementary Students Into Global Citizens
What Happens When Schools No Longer Give Grades?
Students in a Connecticut school district no longer earn traditional grades. Instead, report cards reflect students' mastery of specific skills under a mastery-based learning program, which data show has helped boost students' standardized test scores. Read the full story from the Hechinger Report.
Five Fallacies that are NOT Differentiated Learning
Differentiated instruction begins with an accurate understanding of what DI is -- and is not. Teachers may be surprised how easy it is to incorporate into their classrooms. And no, DI is not a separate lesson plan for each student. Read now.
FOR TEACHERS: To Boost Higher Order Thinking: Try Curation
FOR PARENTS: 10 Life Lessons I Learned From My Toddler
Family life can be busy and at times hectic.Practicing these 10 life lessons add to the joy of parenting while providing a great model for children who learn far more from what they observe than from what they are told.
FOR TEACHERS: 20 Simple Assessment Strategies You Can Use Every Day
The ultimate goal of teaching is understanding. But sometimes it’s easier for teachers to talk than to teach, especially when there is a lot of material to cover in a short amount of time. Teachers then assume students understand without checking for understanding. This article lists 20 simple assessment strategies and tips to help teachers check students’ understanding and adjust their teaching accordingly.
FOR SCHOOL LEADERS: Six Ways to Foster Leadership in Your Team
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