Monthly Archives: November 2018
Academic standards are the genome of a 21st century PK-12 education. Turn back the covers on any curriculum today and you will find “standards.” They are the “who says this is the right stuff to teach” credentials of school curriculum. … Continue reading
Promotional Proficiency – An Educational Promise Unkept“I promise…” are words added, often unconsciously, to statements we make to others. Other add-ons include, “… believe me”, “…to be honest with you”, and “… you have my word.” We speak these words and we hear others speak them, … Continue reading
Classroom Observations Open Door of Black Box TeachingConsider this profile. “I am a professional educator with an earned baccalaureate from a teacher preparation program at our state university. I am an English major who is an expert in causing children to use language to learn, to clarify … Continue reading
Expand Your First-Hand Knowledge To Grow Your CredibilityFirst-hand, second-hand or third-hand: how “handy” is your decision making? When you make a decision based upon information, which of the following do you find most credible? First-hand – information gathered by what you personally have heard, seen and experienced. … Continue reading
Board Members: Perch Like A Bird To Learn About Your SchoolInformation is powerful and firsthand gathering of information without bias is essential. Given this as truth, how can a school board member be informed about his school in ways that do not cross the lines between board and administration and … Continue reading