Standardized testing is one of the most passionately debated education topics in America. As a veteran teacher with more than 20 years of teaching experience in Missouri and Florida, I...
When parents imagine the ideal school for their kids, many probably envision a place where children can not only master basic skills and content, but also be valued as individuals,...
Commonalities Empower Teaching Professionals to Identify, Echo and Amplify Success While much attention and support are properly directed at teacher evaluation reform efforts across states, the time is here to identify...
With the current political climate and gridlock, I find it natural to wonder if our nation will emerge from this pit we have seemed to dive into. It is easy...
Thursday, December 13th, 2012 Teacher evaluation reform work should include five important tenets as policymakers work on evaluation programs in their states: give teachers a seat at the table and make...
A few weeks ago, I had an incredible experience with teachers off the coast of New Jersey. After Hurricane Sandy hit the Northeast, thousands of homes were destroyed and thousands...