Decision Quality for Students and Schools
The study of decision quality reveals a number of reasons that teachers need autonomy as instructors, and must be integrally involved with decisions that shape or become school policies....
Recent Posts
‘Mission High’ Shows Depth, Complexity of School
Anyone who works in schools or cares about schools will appreciate the years of research that went into Kristina Rizga's outstanding book about the educators and students who make Mission High School ...
Teaching With Love: In Memory of Richard Lakin
When all is said and done, teaching must be first and foremost an act of love! – Richard Lakin
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Reaction to The Atlantic Article on Suicides in Palo Alto
Rosin strikes an effective balance between the search for contributing causes, and the acknowledgment that there are no simple answers or solutions. ...
Making Sense of ‘Best, Wrong, Confidence’
Teachers need to be skilled at creating learning experiences and opportunities, and experts at making sense of students' work in order to support their progress....
Put the Professional in PD
What does it look like when professional development days are not only highly professional, but celebratory, and inspiring?...
BREAKING: Education Department Shifts Course on Testing
The Education Department put out a press release today signaling a noteworthy shift in their education policies pertaining to standardized testing; it looks like the kind of change many of us have bee...
Capturing the Spark: New EdWeek Blog
Imitation is not enough; understanding how good teaching comes about is more productive than simply showing what it might look like....
Path to Success Runs Through Failures
Some parents do everything in their power to ensure that their children don't fail. In her new book, teacher and author Jessica Lahey offers practical advice to help parents break their rescuing habit...
Profile on ‘Teach Learn Lead’
Teach Learn Lead is a virtual network sponsored by the National Board. They recently posted a profile of my work. I invite you to read it, and to become part of the network....