All in For Teachers
First and foremost I feel compelled to mention that I am not a scientist, though I do like to say that I play one on TV (even though I actually don’t). So, I am writing this piece about homework from the standpoint of an overeager parent. I am a big fan of science ...
Over the past week, we have been working with Oliver Caviglioli to develop a concept map that depicts how we conceptualize retrieval practice. There are a lot of things we as researchers take for granted about this cognitive process, and Oliver thought it would ...
Each summer since I began teaching has had its own idiosyncratic rhythms. A few summers ago, my routine went like this: after lunch I’d take the subway into the Bronx, get off at the library, download a bunch of articles about giving feedback, and try to ...
Standardized tests related to the Common Core have met with a huge amount of pushback. These high-pressured tests are holding parents, teachers, and students accountable in a fashion that none of them enjoy. The tests do not do themselves a favor when they ...
Over the past two years I have had the amazing opportunity to connect with university educators, K-12 classroom teachers, school administrators & trustees, consultants, authors, politicians, and many other experts ...
