A Framework For Examining Blogs and Improving Schools lists a set of commentaries that were posted on ASCD Edge. Many of the blogs listed below are also included in the list of blogs in this commentary.
Exercise: Ten Teacher Questions for Self-Reflection
Here are ten questions for teachers to ask themselves, answer, and consider as part of a self-reflection about teaching and learning. …
Increasing learning with Traditional Tests
Use Traditional Tests as Formative Assessments
Using traditional tests as formative assessments to improve learning and give feedback …
Positive Learning Attitudes are Central
Build Positive Learning Attitudes: a Key to Successful Teaching
In America, especially during the progressive education era and the “…
Meaning and Purpose are Central
Make Meaning and Purpose Key Elements of Teaching and Learning
Do you ever wonder why history facts that students have learned are not …
Use portfolios for Accountability
Use Portfolios -- The Best Tool for Assessing 21st Century Skills
“Art Portfolios are a powerful tool for artists to showcase and improve …
Bridging the Opportunity Gap
Bridging the Opportunity Gap: Improving Early Childhood and Primary Grade Education
Growing up in Brooklyn, NY in the 1940’s and 50’…
Summer Professional Development
Ten Possibilities for Summer Professional Development
Ongoing professional development is critical in today’s world, with its new technologies, …
Becoming a Better Teacher and Leader
Four Activities To Help You Become a Better Teacher and Leader
Jim Collins is one of the best organizational development/leadership …
We Need Scientists and Engineers
Why Don’t More Americans Become Scientists and Engineers?
Every so often, a columnist in a major newspaper or magazine writes an expose …
REALLY making a difference in education
Ten things that will really make a difference in education
Let’s get our priorities straight. Here are ten things that the Gates Foundation, …
Top ten education wishes
My Top Ten education wishes for the future
What would it take to bring most American schools into the 21st century? Why aren’t we as …
Five Books
Five Books That Every Educator Should Read
I have been in the education field for a long time, and have come across many books over …
The Bubble Test Trap vs. Project Based Learning
The Bubble Test Trap vs. Project Based Learning
For the past five years, I have been working with a small, wonderful “themed” public …
teaching the arts is critical
Ten reasons why teaching the arts is critical in a 21st century world
Due to the impact of K-12 education budget cuts across the country, …
Alternatives to Teacher Tenure
Alternatives to Teacher Tenure – What Will Work?
Summary: A professional educational system should strongly promote program improvement …