A few weeks ago, I sat down with Dr. Bryan Pearlman (follow him on Twitter) of the nonprofit organization Distinguished Schools of Mental Health and Wellness, and he shared his insights on: Finding a healthy balance between test scores and wellness.Effective ways to train teachers to support student mental health.How to support teachers' mental health and wellness.How … Continue reading Mental Health and Wellness in Schools
Good Sense and Creativity (or lack of)
Good Sense and Creativity (or lack of) - A plea for creativity as the basis of school...instead of outdated industrial age systems. #edleadership
Skills Over Content?
How to effectively make skills a priority. Academic Skills, Emotional Skills, and Soft Skills.
School Culture, 5 Ingredients
Building a powerful school culture is not complicated - it only needs these five ingredients.
Educational Practices for the Past, the Future, and Humans (2018)
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana. We’re already wrapping up the first month of 2018, and I’m reflecting on where 1/12th of the year has gone. Time marches quickly, which gives me reason to think about shaking things up. What will you decide to do with your 2018, so that … Continue reading Educational Practices for the Past, the Future, and Humans (2018)
The Realities of Testing: Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Grading
In part 3 of the Future of Assessment, educational leader Coryn Prince tackle the reality of testing and how it impacts secondary students in very real ways.
The Future of Assessment
The Future of Assessment by Katie White is an insightful look into what it means to craft human-centered assessments and why we need to do such.
Future of Assessment, Ask the Experts
The experts weigh in as guest authors and give priceless insights into the future of assessment practice.
Are You Testing Too Much? [Part 1 of 2]
How do you know if you're testing too much. In part 1, you will see the problem with "big" tests. And I'll introduce you to the solution - unidimensionality.
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