3.28.13 Authentic Learning Series: 15 Classroom Literacy Ideas for Early Childhood Prevention of literacy and numeracy skill gaps in early childhood is a high priority for parents, teachers and educational leaders. To focus on this priority, there are a myriad ways in which we can... Read more
3.26.13 The Investment in Early Childhood Education and the Myth of the Fade-Out Last month, when the President announced his call for universal access to Pre-K, we were elated. We firmly believe that high quality early childhood education can have a large and lasting impact on... Read more
3.13.13 Classroom techniques: Formative assessment idea number 9 So far we’ve touched on eight formative assessment ideas that can help teachers elicit evidence of student learning in the here and now. Here they are again: 1. The Popsicle... Read more
3.12.13 Measurement and Standard Error This morning when I stepped on my bathroom scale and felt that familiar twinge of guilt and disappointment, I quickly reminded myself that bathroom scales are imperfect measuring devices. In all... Read more
3.4.13 Classroom techniques: Formative assessment idea number 8 We’re up to eight…and counting! Eight formative assessment ideas that can provide you with evidence of learning that can help you adjust your lesson plans to ensure all your students... Read more