There's an old Irish curse: "May you live in interesting times!" In addition to the usual challenges of administration, many districts continue to struggle with increasing economic insecurity and the ongoing COVID crisis ... not to mention racial … [Continue reading]
Strategies to Engage Students
Posted on January 5, 2021 Written by
We've talked extensively in this blog about the importance of engaging students in learning. And as you know, it's also a major focus of Schmoker's Effective Teaching model. This article offers yet another look at this vital instructional … [Continue reading]
The Importance of Brain Breaks
Posted on December 8, 2020 Written by
Want your students (or teachers) to learn more effectively? Research by John Sweller and others suggests that taking more "brain breaks" is the key. This article discusses "cognitive load theory," and reminds us that the human brain has a fairly … [Continue reading]
Closing Equity Gaps
Posted on November 24, 2020 Written by
The impact of COVID-19 threatens to worsen long-standing equity gaps in postsecondary attainment ... and ultimately in economic mobility. Helping students (especially those minority students often left behind) access and succeed in postsecondary … [Continue reading]