Group Work Norms
Group work is integral to any successful organization. In schools, group work can be fantastic or the source of much […]
Learning, Teamwork
Instructional Rounds, Professional Learning
P.E.A.K. – Professional Learning
In 2009, I designed and piloted a program at Chattahoochee HS that enabled teachers to observe one another and share
Communication
Designing the Middle School Experience
Designing the Middle School Experience Our team is beginning the process of iterating the Middle School Experience booklet. We are
Book Review, Design Thinking, Innovation
Lean Startup, Design Thinking, & Innovation
I’m reading a series of books together this month and enjoying the common threads of design thinking, as well
Assessments, Learning
Why Assess (students, learners, teachers, anyone)?
In our team’s terrain meeting today, we were challenged by Bo to answer the question “Why Assess?” My thoughts are
Leadership
Student Led Conference Resources
Some interesting articles on the topic of student led conferences… Implementing SLCs in Your School When Students Lead Why Students
Leadership
Letter Grades and Standards Based Grading
An interesting article on the topic of how we measure student learning and achievement… Letter Grades Deserve an F
Leadership
Benefit from Struggle
Learning is fun. Learning can hurt, too. Sometimes learning is a struggle. No one wants to struggle. People go to
Leadership
Letter to Families – October
Dear Middle School Families, October is here! There have been many poignant moments of learning and fun in the Middle