Biases. We all have them. We need to recognize them in ourselves and unlearn the ones that are getting in the way of our students’ success.
Professional Development
We have much data at our disposal. Do we understand what we’re looking at? Are we asking the right questions?
We believe we have to always be available and “on” to be productive and successful. Is that really the case?
What works in education? According to research, here’s the 2 biggest influences on student achievement.
Couldn’t attend HECC? That’s OK! Eric’s got the highlights.
What is a “trauma-informed school?” And how do you build one from the ground up?
An ambitious math teacher sees students as having the ability to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. An ambitious teacher believes their students can make sense of new math ideas and use what they already know to solve problems.
Whether you are experiencing inclement weather, planned professional development or navigating teaching during a pandemic, having a solid foundation for teachers to utilize is key.
If you’ve ever sat in on a professional development session with me, you’ve heard my spiel, “From here on out, you’re a math person. Even if you feel you have no connection to mathematics, you need to channel your inner actor or actress and become a math person.