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January 3, 2017 Teacher Voices: 2016 Year in Review

Teachers are on the frontline of education, but too often their voices go unheard in policy discussion. To hear them tell it, higher education standards are helping students achieve to new levels and empowering educators to collaborate more to unlock students’ full potential. At the...

December 16, 2016 One year after the Every Student Succeeds Act

It’s been a year since President Barack Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) – a physical representation of our country’s enduring promise to every child in this country – that they all will have an equal opportunity to succeed in school. Below, you’ll find...

December 15, 2016 I Attended Tennessee’s ESSA Town Hall So You Don’t Have To

On Thursday December 15th, I attended an ESSA Town Hall hosted by Candice McQueen, Tennessee’s Commissioner of Education, and the Tennessee Department of Education. More than anything, I was excited when Dr. McQueen shared five huge opportunities for education under the Every Student Succeeds Act: 1. ...

December 15, 2016 Arizona, Georgia & Utah Students Are Achieving Higher Test Scores in English and Math

Top teachers in Arizona, Georgia, and Utah have been commending students in their states for achieving higher scores on statewide assessments. Arizona and Utah adopted higher academic standards three years ago, while Georgia’s students have been learning under the more rigorous education standards for four years. All of the...

December 6, 2016 Time, Support, and a Focus on Growth: What English Learners Need to Be Successful

[caption id="attachment_17322" align="alignleft" width="250"] Barbara Gottschalk[/caption] “Marco is struggling in class. He tries, but he has missed so much information since first grade. What suggestions do you have for me, Barbara? Please help me with materials to put information into his head quickly. . .” This is from...

November 29, 2016 Teacher Voices: To keep you going

In my neck of the woods, November days are marked by gray skies and lots of cold rain. So, if you’re anything like me, you could use a dose of excellence to keeping you going until winter break. Take a look at the stories below...

November 16, 2016 Teacher Voices: Grateful for great teachers

The holiday season is upon us! I love the holidays for so many reasons (including the variety of desserts), but more than anything, I love the way it offers all of us an opportunity to reflect on the past few months and set priorities for...