OSPI’s Innovative Drop Out Prevention and Reengagement Program
While visiting ESD 113, I was reminded that effective school drop out prevention and engagement programs must include efforts towards [...]
Speaking, Listening, and Student Engagement
To be “college and career ready,” today’s students must have regular opportunities to take part in a wide range of [...]
When Power Point and Video Join Forces
I was at my desk the other day and a new NWESD Program Specialist, Lara, popped by to chat about [...]
Focus on Kindness
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. During my school visits last week I asked how they were educating their students [...]
State of Children and Families Report
The September, I had the opportunity to attend the State of Children and Families Early Learning Leadership Brunch. This Brunch [...]
Student Leaders – Significant Part of School Culture
Principals and teachers in all the schools I visit lately are wrestling with the WA State Teacher/Principal Evaluation Program (TPEP). [...]
The Fundamentals of Learning
While visiting the ESD last week I overheard more than one department talking about the Fundamentals of Learning (2015), so [...]
Apple TV in the Classroom
Technology today offers us so many possibilities in the field of education. As I go from classroom to classroom, I [...]
Let’s talk about fractions
After spending time with secondary math teachers, I have come to believe that students’ success in Algebra 1 is directly [...]
Washington Initiative for Student Health
Washington State has 1 million students enrolled in its public school system. I was amazed to learn that these students [...]