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Starr Sackstein of Mastery Portfolio: “Vision/Purpose ”
Check out this interview I did with Ming Zhao of Proven about what it means to be a powerful woman.

Starr Sackstein
Nov 23, 202117 min read
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Edupreneurs Unite - Listen to the Dr. Will Show about Mastery Portfolio [podcast]
Listen to my recent podcast with Dr. Will about my transition to COO of Mastery Portfolio.

Starr Sackstein
Nov 21, 20211 min read


Become a Guide on the Side with Student Learning Centers
In secondary classrooms students need to be in charge of their learning and Learning Centers help to achieve that goal.

Starr Sackstein
Nov 17, 20213 min read


Why Mastery Portfolio?
Mastery Portfolio CEO and I discuss why schools need to shift to asset-based learning in this podcast of NH ASCD

Starr Sackstein
Oct 26, 20211 min read


Homework Reimagined: A Case for Continuous Learning
How and why should we reimagine homework if we want to honor the dignity of our students? Read Emma Chiappetta's post to learn how...

Starr Sackstein
Oct 19, 20214 min read


Addressing Pushback About Learning Centers in Secondary Classrooms
So why aren't teachers using learning centers in secondary classrooms when we know students love to take ownership of their learning?

Starr Sackstein
Oct 7, 20211 min read


Formulaic Freedom: Get Students to Abandon Writing Formulas
The qualities embedded in the writing process, however, are ones we all strive to use in our lives: tenacity, clarity, honesty, creativity..

Starr Sackstein
Oct 5, 20213 min read


Learning Library Skills is Still Important
Academic research can be frustrating, but we must expose students to the library before they get to college to ensure success.

Starr Sackstein
Oct 3, 20213 min read


Deepen Reflection, Deepen Learning
Perhaps writing a reflection like this isn't appropriate for every class, maybe a video or voice recording would be better.

Starr Sackstein
Sep 26, 20216 min read


Give Yourself Permission to Take a Break
Productivity can be fickle, but what we put out into the universe if a reflection of ourselves.

Starr Sackstein
Sep 14, 20213 min read


Are Electives Really Student Choice?
What are we putting in their hands and how can we do it as often as possible? All of school should be elective.

Starr Sackstein
Sep 12, 20213 min read


T2GChat Live: Assessing with Respect (Video)
What does it mean to assess with respect? Have a quick watch and see what it means in your classroom or school.

Starr Sackstein
Sep 9, 20211 min read


Starting Over, Again... Sort of
Over the course of late August, my Facebook memories have reminded me of the many offices and/or classrooms I have moved in and out of in...

Starr Sackstein
Sep 2, 20212 min read


Give Students Power in Their Learning Process
Students will love the idea of being in charge of their learning for the most part, but they may not be ready to do it on their own.

Starr Sackstein
Aug 31, 20213 min read


Tips for Helping a Wait-Listed Student Get Into College
Let's help kids find the successes they are looking for by teaching them to be proactive in their journeys.

Starr Sackstein
Aug 22, 20212 min read


How Being a Mom Changed My Teaching
Being a parent has softened me in all of the right ways as far as my teaching is concerned.

Starr Sackstein
Aug 15, 20213 min read


Empower Students to Self-Assess for Report Card Grades
To shift grading mindsets, it's important to include students in the conversation about their grades.

Starr Sackstein
Aug 12, 20212 min read


If You Want Students to Hear You, Communicate One to One
Effective communication with students who need to hear the most must happen one-to-one.

Starr Sackstein
Aug 1, 20213 min read


Red Dot Cafe: Should Subjects Have Variation in Grading Practices?
Watch my appearance on the Red Dot Cafe if you missed it live - we're talking grading reform.

Starr Sackstein
Jul 27, 20211 min read


Get Kids Drawing to Deepen Learning
Drawing is another way for students to creatively show what they know.

Starr Sackstein
Jul 25, 20213 min read
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