Finish Strong. It seems out of place to utter these words as we are beginning a new year. After all, this is the time for new resolutions and goals. This is, however, also the time that many educators across the country dread. It’s back to school after a fabulous couple of weeks away from grading, lesson plans, and countlessContinue reading “Finish Strong”
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Student-Driven Learning Stations
There is no doubt that instructional design is at the forefront of research and discussion concerning student achievement. Much of the research I studied in my graduate program at Columbia University continuously pointed to the quality of the teacher as being the single most important factor affecting student achievement. The quality of the teacher is a specific focus point, yetContinue reading “Student-Driven Learning Stations”
Batter Up! Tips To Keep You From Striking Out AT the Beginning Of The School Year
It’s here! Dreams of seating charts, bells, lesson plans, bulletins boards, and pre-planning agendas have started creeping their way into your brain again! The beginning of the school year is always an exciting time, but it can also go down as the most stressful time of your year. Yes, you receive a new set ofContinue reading “Batter Up! Tips To Keep You From Striking Out AT the Beginning Of The School Year”
Observation + Reflection: Making Instructional Rounds Meaningful
Disclaimer: This post is long. I got excited! At the beginning of this school year, each Middle School Head of Grade for Mount Vernon Presbyterian School identified areas of focus and goals for this school year. A common theme with all of our answers was feedback. We are all yearning for valuable feedback from ourContinue reading “Observation + Reflection: Making Instructional Rounds Meaningful”
Alex C. Bragg 