The 2017 Teachers of the Year Share Moments that Matter 12.12.17 Jennifer Anderson Here at NWEA, we are delighted to once again partner with the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the... More
My First Trip to Personalization Town – An Adventure in Personalized Learning 11.21.17 Natalie DiFusco-Funk I like to travel. In fact, I think that traveling is one of the most important gifts I can give my son. Traveling comes... More
October: My Teaching Sweet Spot 10.10.17 Natalie DiFusco-Funk I love October. This year, I'm particularly excited about the month. Personally, it will include a trip to Boston... More
Starting the School Year Off with a Mindset Lesson from My Three-Year-Old 9.5.17 Natalie DiFusco-Funk For the last week of summer vacation, my three-year-old son Frankie and I headed to Rhode Island and spent time with my... More
Holding Hands with the Extraordinary: A Teacher’s Reflection on Working with NWEA Research 8.10.17 Wendy Davis My desire to notice relationships first occurred, I was told, when I was just shy of three years old. I was a chatty... More
Teachers: Do You Travel For Business? 8.1.17 Natalie DiFusco-Funk In mid-July, I flew from Roanoke, Virginia, to Hartford, Connecticut, and picked up a rental car to drive to Turners... More
Emotional Rest: An Education Fad for Teachers 6.27.17 Natalie DiFusco-Funk I saw one of those Facebook ads recently with a T-shirt that said, “I survived this school year,” and it had a... More
A Lifelong Lesson in Learning 6.1.17 Jennifer Anderson Danielle LaSusa teaches Global Studies and English at De La Salle North Catholic High School in Portland, Oregon. In... More
Swap Roles With Your Students: The Teacher Report Card 5.30.17 Natalie DiFusco-Funk We assess and provide feedback to our students all day, and many of you (depending on where you are geographically) are... More
8 Keys to Inspiring Joy in the Classroom 5.11.17 Jennifer Anderson Kim Thomas has taught math for more than two decades. Most recently, she joined the staff at Woodruff Alternative... More
Celebrating Teachers: Why I Love Being a Math Mom 5.4.17 Joi Converse This week, we are celebrating and recognizing teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week! Kim Thomas, 2016 Teacher of the... More
Mathematics Month: 5 Practical Ways to Mathivate Kids 4.27.17 Jennifer Anderson Math teacher Kim Thomas wants nothing more than for her students to have a mathmazing time in class. Using MAP... More
