Whole books have gradually lost their place in many classrooms, as packed curricula and an increasing reliance on short texts and excerpts leave little time for reading complete books. In this episode, literacy expert Jen Serravallo explains why whole-book reading matters and sha ...Show more
283: Rethinking Performance Assessment
How do we know whether students can actually use what they've learned? Traditional tests can tell us a lot, but they don't always show us whether students can apply their knowledge and skills in meaningful ways. In this episode, I'm talking with author and educator Jay McTighe ab ...Show more
282: When Teachers Push Back: What Are We Missing?
When teachers push back against coaching, professional development, or a new initiative, they often get labeled as "resistant." But that label can keep us from seeing what's really going on. In this episode, author Elena Aguilar shares insights from her new book, How to Coach Res ...Show more
281: Why School Improvement Fails So Often, and What to Do Instead
Schools are constantly trying to improve, but too often, big improvement efforts don't lead to the changes people hoped for. In this episode, I talk with Jal Mehta and Max Yurkofsky, authors of A Chance to Solve Their Own Problems, about what gets in the way of meaningful school ...Show more