<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Starr Sackstein]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starr Sackstein]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:01:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mssackstein.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Our Recycled Romance, a "Modern Love" Rejection]]></title><description><![CDATA[After listening to Modern Love on NPR for years, I got up the courage to write our unique love story. Although rejected I'm still proud.]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/our-recycled-romance-a-modern-love-rejection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ddd60d619e52f00186b9528</guid><category><![CDATA[Work - Life Balance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reflection]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:36:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13d2d_3a4b4422eb2342cb84f70edc0af82b18~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pioneering Progressive Education [Podcast]]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this far-reaching discussion, Starr reveals why she is one of our field’s most progressive educators. For over 20 years, she has researched and written on blogging, assessment, peer feedback, social/emotional needs, and leadership. Her primary goal is to “change the world one mind at a time.”]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/pioneering-progressive-education-podcast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688bc39245ab709d6d05b259</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcasts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hacking Assessment]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:31:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13d2d_a6be13eac0c049d9a6e02dc01e32ced3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_688,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher Leadership: Growing Your Impact In or Beyond the Classroom [Podcast]]]></title><description><![CDATA[you don’t need to leave the classroom to be a leader, and there are lots of ways to build your capacity as a leader while you’re in the classroom.]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/teacher-leadership-growing-your-impact-in-or-beyond-the-classroom-podcast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688bbede4f66457a25397a62</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcasts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reflection]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:23:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13d2d_66ea225f9b8147448405718ef4d67b26~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_666,h_974,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Out of the Trenches Podcast [Podcast]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out my latest podcast appearance on the Out of the Trenches podcast with Dana Goodier, EdD]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/podcast-the-out-of-the-trenches-podcast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688ba97be1edf7f18f1ddf4f</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcasts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mastery Portfolio]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:43:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13d2d_fb478a69f1b74eb7b759ebefc06a1ab6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_428,h_440,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permit Yourself to Follow Your Passion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join career educator, innovator and visionary Starr Sackstein as she shares ways to move forward in education utilizing your skills and experience in new and exciting ways !]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/permit-yourself-to-follow-your-passion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fb29326d579e2e5215907</guid><category><![CDATA[Making an Impact]]></category><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><category><![CDATA[Webinars]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:36:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U5WAdV8Qyg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership in Education [podcast]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starr Sackstein and Alexandra Laing share a few details from their new book, Solving School Challenges: The Everything Guide to...]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/leadership-in-education-podcast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680e2df49e2e9d6190cd87fd</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcasts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Professional Learning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reflection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 13:18:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLk8OkrNzYg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solving School Challenges: The Everything Guide to Transformative School Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a book that takes today’s educational challenges and highlights the successful solutions folks are already using in schools to celeb]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/solving-school-challenges-the-everything-guide-to-transformative-school-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e412cc21a7b44b35f54546</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth Mindset]]></category><category><![CDATA[student-led assessment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Making an Impact]]></category><category><![CDATA[Professional Learning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reflection]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:50:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13d2d_05fc2342843546abaf7982f72a531eb7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_704,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you want to write a book? 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What impact do you want to make?]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/life-s-next-lesson-plan-podcast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e198b0f6784dfca2e150be</guid><category><![CDATA[Making an Impact]]></category><category><![CDATA[Podcasts]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:44:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13d2d_92c905b35ad84550883ae37ede88a7f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing Communities into Education to Transform the learner experience - a Worthy Educator Panel Discussion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working with Ryan Bell, Aundrea Smiley, and the great Walter McKenzie was such a pleasure! Please take the time to watch this critical...]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/bringing-communities-into-education-to-transform-the-learner-experience-a-worthy-educator-panel-di</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e41186703e2ce638ce589d</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Professional Learning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parents]]></category><category><![CDATA[Making an Impact]]></category><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:42:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/FirRTbEPPhg?si=D50VdyrRQoqMWFM_" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help Students Own Their Learning [Podcast]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have a listen to my conversation with Brandon White about students owning their learning.]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/help-students-own-their-learning-podcast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d1d4e1396bed3a18b33e97</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcasts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Assessing With Respect]]></category><category><![CDATA[student-led assessment]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:42:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13d2d_18136457055144aeb39f66a9dbbbdde1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_922,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transforming Education Through Student-Led Assessment and a Bonus Conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen to my conversation with Walter McKenzie of the Worthy Educator and read my article about student-led assessment.]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/transforming-education-through-student-led-assessment-and-a-bonus-conversation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6769b903b5c5ec5e66dd5930</guid><category><![CDATA[Professional Learning]]></category><category><![CDATA[student-led assessment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth Mindset]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:40:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/sDYKwKw-cuU" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading Equity Podcast - Great Conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Please have a listen to this awesome conversation with Sheldon Eakins, author of Leading Equity]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/leading-equity-podcast-great-conversation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6740f4f9ce969341ca4ea12f</guid><category><![CDATA[Student-Centered Learning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Podcasts]]></category><category><![CDATA[student-led assessment]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:26:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgV3tHwFS-I&amp;t=1s" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Podcast] Teachers in Transition ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have a listen to my conversation with Vanessa about transitioning out of the classroom. I'd love to hear your thoughts.]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/podcast-teachers-in-transition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66c37a1f0be35c8d5a39a77e</guid><category><![CDATA[Making an Impact]]></category><category><![CDATA[Podcasts]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:09:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13d2d_ef3801129f5d49feabf65f5cd596a19e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_786,h_804,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready for a change? International Schools can keep you in the classroom but remove the drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are many alternative paths for educators seeking more diverse, challenging, and joyful career opportunities. ]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/ready-for-a-change-international-schools-can-keep-you-in-the-classroom-but-remove-the-drama</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66bf812e4b79e0a4d9e53d9c</guid><category><![CDATA[Work - Life Balance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Professional Learning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Making an Impact]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:56:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13d2d_5caec8ca94054ee0b2fea6a9ab4bba92~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_502,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Time to Make an Impact Outside the Classroom: Book Launch Day is Finally Here!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every educator has a right to choose their own path and live in their joy. Are you truly happy in your current position? Are you...]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/it-s-time-to-make-an-impact-outside-the-classroom-book-launch-day-is-finally-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66a980a060120b63daeaadf0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:30:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivrpd2BK1mM&amp;list=PLYKvoW0u3e6L326jJgqTucJ39znIV6rz8&amp;index=14" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you a Worthy Educator?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a professional community where you are valued, and you belong? Check this out.]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/are-you-a-worthy-educator</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66a799178f253cb645073690</guid><category><![CDATA[Work - Life Balance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Professional Learning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reflection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth Mindset]]></category><category><![CDATA[Making an Impact]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:44:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13d2d_eeea3a41d37345858ba2c53f7b32752a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_946,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listen: Dr. Will Show [podcast]]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was great to talk to Will about my latest book that dropped this month - Making an Impact Outside the Classroom. Have a listen.]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/listen-dr-will-show-podcast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">669d57a0037c29d710411f07</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcasts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Making an Impact]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work - Life Balance]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 18:55:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13d2d_bdfd3424a33c48309aa4d94f9c2e185f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_418,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling Burned Out? Maybe It’s Time for a Shake-Up!]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Mike Anderson  and Starr Sackstein Mike : Starr, I was so excited when I saw your new book ! So many teachers in the past few years...]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/feeling-burned-out-maybe-it-s-time-for-a-shake-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">668fe80fc96dbf8c5f0ba43b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:20:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13d2d_38809dc97cdc47249b04cf5a883909e4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[#EduCrush: Changing Ourselves, Our Assessment Practice &#38; Our Careers (Podcast)]]></title><description><![CDATA[#EduCrush Jun 3 56 min 10 sec Episode Description Starr is considered a leading voice in innovative assessment and grading practices, but...]]></description><link>https://www.mssackstein.com/post/educrush-changing-ourselves-our-assessment-practice-our-careers-podcast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">666601f76e576f00c5c553e9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 09:28:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f13d2d_0ea83e9c1a8347aa8e8c9282b1ed4802~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Starr Sackstein</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>