If You Need it, Get it! Do-It-Yourself Professional Development in the 21st Century
By Rita Platt In my work as a teacher-leader, I often hear teachers lament that they need more training on various methods, strategies, ideas, and […]
Read more ›The Edge of Education
Engaging African American Boys with High Quality Literature
By Rita Platt The suggestions below are great books for everyone. This post, however, puts the lens on readers who are African American boys. If we […]
Read more ›
“Why Should We Do That?” The Impact of Trust on Buy-In in Schools
by: James McGuire “Why should we do that?” “What a waste of time.” These are frequently heard phrases in a school. A secret that teachers […]
Read more ›
High/Low Books to Engage Reluctant Readers from 4th Grade Through High School
By Rita Platt If we want reluctant readers to read we have to give them books they want to read. That means helping them find […]
Read more ›
Out of the Peaceable Kingdom: The Three Roles of the ESL Teacher
By John Wolfe and Rita Platt Not too many years ago, the ESL classroom was a space apart. It often served as a warm refuge […]
Read more ›
Zealous Supporters and Detractors of the Common Core State Standards are Both Wrong
By John Wolfe and Rita Platt A new poll has come out that suggests the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are losing teacher support. That […]
Read more ›
Put success on autopilot by building momentum
My oldest daughter is playing high school volleyball these days. While talking about her experiences on the court, I’m struck by how much she attributes […]
Read more ›
Why this habit will tip the scales in your favor this school year
“Habits are where our lives and careers and bodies are made.” — Seth Godin. According to research done at Duke University, more than 40 percent […]
Read more ›
Is “College and Career Ready” a case of the Emperor’s New Clothes?
By Rita Platt and John Wolfe These days it is almost impossible to escape the phrase “college and career ready.” It is the new battle […]
Read more ›
Why Sherlock Holmes was wrong, and what you should do about it
In the story, “A Study in Scarlet,” while introducing one of the most famous fictional characters of all time, Arthur Conan Doyle wrote (and Sherlock […]
Read more ›
Facebook
Twitter
Subscribe
Designed by
Recent Comments