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A few years ago, I wrote a post, What qualities make for an ideal school or classroom? Lots of educational authors have written on this topic because they’re intrigued by the idea of what good schools look and feel like. Is it a relative question or does it have a discrete and verifiable answer? How would…
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I am reading a book by Carol Ann Tomlinson, The Differentiated Classroom, 2nd edition. Here is an interesting quote: (she profiles four teachers) These four teachers understand the essential purpose of learning. It is not an endeavor that is marked primarily by accumulation of random data, rehearsal of disembodied skills, or checking standards off a list.…
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In today’s New York Times Education Life section, there is an article titled, Everything You Need to Know About the New SAT. After reading the piece I was left feeling quite sad about the state of education and assessment in the United States. It’s clear to me that our antiquated assessment practices are a reflection…
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At Westminster Schools (#WestminsterAtl) we are working on introducing a coaching model into our program. We have supported some coaching professional development through Jim Knight’s Kansas Coaching institute, but we believe the coaching work needs to be adapted to our context and school culture. This year we launched the project with our department chairs in the…
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The New York Times produced an article written by Kate Zernike, Obama Administration Calls for Limits on Testing in Schools. The opening paragraph states: Faced with mounting and bipartisan opposition to increased and often high-stakes testing in the nation’s public schools, the Obama administration declared Saturday that the push had gone too far, acknowledged its…
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