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If I had to select one quality, one personal characteristic that I regard as being most highly correlated with success whatever the field, I would pick the trait of persistence. Determination. The will to endure to the end, to get Read More …
By Bena Kallick and Allison Zmuda Sign up to be notified when Bena and Allison’s book is available for purchase! Unfortunately, in the tight economy of time and grading practices, students do not see failure as an opportunity to return Read More …
We preach personalized learning as a way for our students to gain access to and truly prepare for the real world beyond school. That motive is sometimes garbled and distorted, seen instead as a way to give children what they Read More …
By: Allison Zmuda I started this website three years ago, dreaming that I could create a community that shares ideas around making schooling more interesting, fascinating, and powerful for kids and educators. I have seen my motivation wane as I Read More …
Throughout my 20+ years of teaching, I have struggled to help ALL students learn deeply. Sure, a large number succeed but I cannot allow myself to be satisfied with that. Some students succeeded because they learned (and learned very well) Read More …