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English teacher Denise Earles from Madison Public Schools, CT is part of an innovation project to experiment with standards based grading in a traditional school system. Kevin Siedlecki is in his 8th year as an English teacher at Daniel Hand Read More …
By: Kristen Swanson Speaking and listening. We do it every day for countless reasons. Routine interactions, brief exchanges, or thoughtful diatribes propel us through everything from the most mundane tasks to critical life events. Therefore, it’s not surprising that speaking Read More …
The State of California has translated the complexity of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) into terms that kids and parents can more readily understand, Kindergarten through 5th grade. For example, the first grade goals for number sense: I can count, Read More …
Grant Wiggins has been trumpeting the power of Essential Questions for decades — that are designed to cause genuine and relevant inquiry, provoke deep thought and lively discussion, consider alternatives and weigh evidence, and support ideas and justify responses. This Read More …
Jay McTighe brings a wealth of experience developed during a rich and varied career in education. An accomplished author, Jay has co-authored 12 books, including the best-selling Understanding by Design® series with Grant Wiggins. He is a showcased speaker at Read More …