8/17/2018
Using Precise Language in Mathematics

Adapted from: Routines for Reasoning: Fostering the Mathematical Practices in All Students by Grace Kelemanik, Amy Lucenta and Susan Janssen Creighton When we talk about quantities... more

8/16/2018
Adopting A New Perspective

  Adapted from  Reimagining Writing Assessment  by Maja Wilson.   As readers of our own writing, we can easily project all our intended meanings onto our words. That’s fine if we’re writing... more

8/15/2018
Addressing Microaggressions in the Classroom

Adapted from  Being the Change   by  Sara Ahmed .   While microaggressions can be intentionally malicious, they are much more likely to come from well-intentioned people who don’t fully understand... more

8/14/2018
Starting Your Year With Book Talks

Adapted from  180 Days   by Kelly Gallagher and Penny Kittle.   Reading aloud is central to engaging students in books, so we almost always read briefly from the books we’re sharing. In addition... more

8/13/2018
Developing Focus as a Coach

Adapted from  Reclaiming the Principalship   by  Tom Marshall .   Districts can be notorious for instituting almost    “flavor    of    the    month” initiatives that come and go each year. Don’t... more

8/10/2018
Pronouncing Students’ Names Correctly

Adapted from  No More Culturally Irrelevant Teaching   by Mariana Souto-Manning, Carmen Lugo Llerena, Jessica Martell, Abigail Salas Maguire and Alicia Arce-Boardman.   Mispronouncing students’... more

8/9/2018
Supporting Students to Develop Healthy Decision-Making Relationships

Adapted from  Reimagining Writing Assessment  by Maja Wilson   There is no one right learning environment for each student, but here are some ideas that I’ve found to support students in developing... more