"Formative assessment is perhaps the most powerful tool teachers have to understand where students are in their learning and what they need to continue moving learning forward" (Tucker, 2021). But as the pandemic wanes and teachers and students … [Continue reading]
Impact of “Four Day School” on Learning
It's an increasing trend nationwide. P-12 schools (especially rural schools) are changing to a "four-day-per-week" schedule. Many districts see this as a cost-cutting measure, a way to allow more time for teacher professional development, a chance to … [Continue reading]
How Curriculum Impacts Equity
"Education has the potential to be a powerful engine for disrupting structural inequities and fulfilling our nation's promise of equal opportunity for all. But in reality, the system was built to maintain a status quo that perpetuates … [Continue reading]
Principals’ Impact on Student Learning
Years of research suggest that principals can have a significant impact on student achievement. Now, a major new study quantifies just how much of a difference an effective principal can make! According to the study's authors, while effective … [Continue reading]