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Reconnecting With Wisdom From 'the Little Prince'
Children's books often share major life lessons that morph into more complicated plot lines as fiction grows longer.

Starr Sackstein
Feb 15, 20234 min read


The Power of Podcasts and a Love of Books
Podcasting can be a great way to engage readers with a text. One podcast that employs great strategies for reading a text.

Starr Sackstein
Feb 12, 20234 min read


Podcast: The Counter-Narrative
Listen as Charles, and I discuss assessment - what do you think? We'd love to know

Starr Sackstein
Nov 18, 20221 min read


Podcast: #StrongerTogether with Dr.Matthew Joseph
Enjoy this short video podcast with Dr Matthew Joseph and I as we talk about many different student-centered instructional practices.

Starr Sackstein
Nov 7, 20221 min read


Podcast: Overthrowing Education - Going Gradeless - Nuts and Bolts
I love to geek out about assessment. Honestly, I'm an assessment nerd from way back, and the one thing better than thinking about...

Starr Sackstein
Sep 18, 20221 min read


Do You Want to Hack Homework This Year?
There are so many responsibilities students have once they leave school we often don't give any room for their own personal interests.

Starr Sackstein
Sep 13, 20222 min read


Learning Personalized Part 4: Clear and Compelling Assessments
In our fourth segment, we take on the challenge of what we put in our gradebooks and how that is communicated with students and families.

Starr Sackstein
Sep 11, 20222 min read


Learning Personalized Part 3: Reflection and Self-Assessment
Our third interview segment clarified how regular reflection and self-evaluation impact students’ connection to learning.

Starr Sackstein
Sep 8, 20221 min read


Learning Personalized Part 2: Language Matters
In our second segment, we focused on the way our beliefs about learners impact our expectations, aspirations, and actions...

Starr Sackstein
Sep 6, 20221 min read


Learning Personalized Podcast: Hacking Assessment Part 1
I'm excited to share part 1 of a 4 part series on Hacking Assessment with Allison Zmuda.

Starr Sackstein
Aug 18, 20221 min read


Set Up a Student-Empowered Classroom
Students thrive in learning environments that value them as learners.

Starr Sackstein
Aug 16, 20223 min read


We Don't Want Your Stinking Rules
Building a community of learners who can collaborate well together will take time but will pay off exponentially.

Starr Sackstein
Aug 11, 20223 min read


Aspire Podcast: Hacking Assessment 2.0
A big thank you to Josh Stamper, who has been helping me get the word out about Hacking Assessment.

Starr Sackstein
Aug 9, 20221 min read


Approaching the New Year With a No Grades Classroom
Shifting this mindset about grades is a challenging one. Don't give up if it doesn't go well right away.

Starr Sackstein
Aug 7, 20223 min read


Hacking Assessment 2.0 is Live Today
It's time to get your copy of the second edition of Hacking Assessment. Can't wait to hear what you think with the updates.

Starr Sackstein
Aug 2, 20221 min read


Laying the Groundwork for the #1st5days
Rest up and get ready because being in school is a great adventure, but it does take a lot of work. Being ready and relaxed makes it easier

Starr Sackstein
Jul 31, 20223 min read


Teaching Grit Through Sportsmanship
So many kids these days lack the perseverance to succeed. Sports is a great way to start teaching them these lessons and the more we connect

Starr Sackstein
Jul 23, 20223 min read


Does Teaching Get Easier With Time?
Being an educator requires constant growth. We're always on a stage. Students and colleagues notice everything and since we want to model...

Starr Sackstein
Jul 20, 20223 min read


Conference Learning Should Be Participatory
As we continue to move forward with education reform, we need to model the changes we expect to see in classrooms in the learning we get.

Starr Sackstein
Jun 7, 20223 min read


End of Year Projects Show Mastery Levels Better Than State Mandated Tests
As the conversation about communicating learning
continues to evolve, it's not just grades we need to reconsider but the means...

Starr Sackstein
May 31, 20223 min read
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