When it comes to writing, there are a number of variables that determine whether or not a student will develop as a “proficient” writer. This… Read More »Covid-19, NTI, and School Data Needs Part 5 – Writing
As we’ve discussed in past blog entries, there are smart student characteristics that are common to all disciplines and all grade levels, and there are… Read More »Covid-19, NTI, and School Data Needs Part 4 – Reading
While there are smart student characteristics that are common to all disciplines and all grade levels, there are some characteristics that indicate strength in a… Read More »Covid-19, NTI, and School Data Needs Part 3: Mathematics
At this point, we’re essentially two semesters deep into non-traditional instruction (NTI) as a result of Covid-19. The natural assumption at the beginning of the… Read More »Assessing our NTI Performance as Educators and Evaluating Student Populations
As schools and teachers focus on content coverage and test scores, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that the real job of schools… Read More »Covid-19, NTI, and School Data Needs, Part 2: Grade Level Status
In a recent discussion of how schools can address data needs with the uncertainties of off-site instruction, flexible schedules, etc. One of the groups… Read More »Covid-19, Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) and School Data Needs
At this early point in a normal school year, teachers and administrators are assessing the student population to identify those who are most “at risk.”… Read More »Assessing the At Risk Population in Your School
Ed Directions coaches and trainers are currently presenting “Rhythm of the Learner Year – Formative Period” workshops in our partnership schools. The focus of these… Read More »Unpacking a Standard in the Formative Period
It comes as no surprise that one of the most challenging issues that our coaches have helped teachers with has to do with keeping students… Read More »Virtual School – The Challenge of Keeping Students Engaged
Through discussions with teachers who were finishing their first “virtual school” experience last spring, we found that regular attendance was an issue. For Ed Directions… Read More »Thoughts on Virtual School – The Problem of Attendance
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