Giving a voice to teacher-leaders, administrators, and students doing amazing things
Blogs from education consultant Allison Zmuda and guest bloggers covering a variety of personalized learning topics.
As the new school year is officially in full swing and the initial excitement of the first weeks has faded, one of the most important concerns on many educators’ minds is how to keep students motivated. Over the Labor Read More …
I’ve been an admirer of Starr Sackstein and her work for a long time. She’s been a beacon for years on moving away from grading and moving toward a focus on self-directed learning. She has made real movements in pedagogy and Read More …
Focusing on the first weeks of school with a personal reflection signals to your students what you value and how you value them. So, using an empathy map as a personal reflection that can be shared with classmates is a Read More …
I was invited to do a keynote speech in Henry County, Georgia approximately seven years ago. I was so impressed with a commitment to growing a personalized learning culture there through family conversations, professional development events, software platforms to house Read More …
Beth Campbell has been inspiring a culture of readers in her school communities for 39 years. As a teacher-librarian in Bettendorf, Iowa, she invites others to collaborate with her in developing authentic experiences for students. I’m excited to share my Read More …
These small-lift, researched-based Card Drops prove to be a right-sized fit for continuous teacher-learning.
Reading Recovery is not just an intervention; it’s an investment in students and teachers. Matt Renwick explains four lessons learned.
Highlights from my interview with scientist, advocate, teacher, speaker and connector Dr. Christopher Emdin about his new book: “STEM, STEAM, Make, Dream.”
These icebreakers provide an opportunity to lay the groundwork for building relationships and identify the Habits of Mind that are critical behaviors for building the quality of those relationships.
When we shift from antiquated infraction-based discipline to a learner-centered approach rooted in contemporary pedagogy, we are able to fulfill our role as educators—not systems of punishment but systems of student-centered learning.