Teacher evaluation in a pandemic: 5 ways to make it work
Teacher evaluation. Ugh. The term evokes so many mixed emotions. Teachers often find them useless at best and fear-inducting at worst. And principals often see them as just another...
How to hire the right school leaders for your district
How to hire great school leaders As Jim Collins tells us, “getting the right people on the bus” is key to creating a successful organization. Nowhere is that more true...
4 Ways To Increase Student Talk Time Online
Is Student Talk Time Even Possible Online? Teachers talk too much. We know this. John Hattie (2012) found that “Teachers talk between 70 and 80 percent of class time”. My...
How To Appreciate Teachers? Give Them More Time.
There is no better way to appreciate teachers than by honoring their time and professionalism. Yet, in so many cases, time for deep, collaborative professional learning is minimal-- 3 full...
