Regardless of zip code. This simple yet powerful phrase has catalyzed education reform advocates and policy debates for decades as constituents from across the United States have rallied to ensure that all children are experiencing rigorous, high-quality educational opportunities. Title IIA of the Every Student...
The death of former basketball coach Dean Smith has lessons for us as teachers. A common theme has emerged in the career of Dean Smith, which is that of the “player first” coach. Former players interviewed about their coach talk little about what he taught...
Katherine Bassett, Executive Director, National Network of State Teachers of the Year In the last five years, there has been a great deal of interest in what constitutes effective teaching. States and school districts across the country are implementing new teacher evaluation systems with the goal...
Great leadership is at the helm of any successful endeavor. This is certainly true for education. I pride myself on being a great classroom leader. My students know I run the ship and we've built a relationship of mutual respect, so they gladly follow my lead....