Planning for a project-based, student-led learning environment starts with a well-made assessment that allows for student choice...

Using technology for the sake of using it serves little purpose, but once we make it an integral means of developing understanding..

Bring your passion to what you do and that will read when you share.

Like with all good literature, there are many themes and lessons we can learn and apply to our everyday lives...

As we improve our practice, so too should our ideas for classroom learning grow and our plans should be updated accordingly.

Too often, teachers worry like this... especially in the current climate of fear that many education reforms have created.

Educational systems must be aware of the world they turn graduated students into and must adjust accordingly.

Making mistakes publicly is hard and sometimes it even paralyzes some into not trying at all. I'd rather try and fail with the opportunity.

Self-assessment is a valuable tool as it gives students the ability to really consider their learning and equally as importantly...

The more involved and authentic we make end of year assessment of learning, the more engaged the students will be in their learning all year

As we consider what education needs to look like, we must think about homework differently. How will you rebrand it or repurpose it ...

As we move deeper into the 21st century and technology continues to change what and how we have access to learning, we must consider...

Technology has made it possible to give students that one on one attention and differentiation in ways that class time conferences...

What happens when the message of your post is overshadowed by a discussion that forms from within it? Rather than dwell on the negative try

Being a parent has softened me in all of the right ways as far as my teaching is concerned.

Teaching isn't just a job to an educator, it's a calling. It's passion and commitment and a desire to amplify the voices...

It's always fun to be on the Focused podcast. Have a listen and let me know what you think.

Academic research can be frustrating, but we must expose students to the library before they get to college to ensure success.

Listen to our podcast with NH ASCD about Hacking Learning Centers.

Working with Tottenville HS in Staten Island has been amazing. Check out this guest post by Melissa Balsamello who discusses unpacking...