Evaluating Myself with Rubrics
When Mary Tarashuk did her first teaching self-assessment using the Marshall Rubrics adopted by her district, she discovered things about herself–and about rubrics.
Kids on the Cusp / Teacher Evaluation
by Mary Tarashuk · Published 09/30/2013 · Last modified 11/26/2019
When Mary Tarashuk did her first teaching self-assessment using the Marshall Rubrics adopted by her district, she discovered things about herself–and about rubrics.
Comprehending History Text / Future of History
by Jody & Shara · Published 09/27/2013 · Last modified 12/11/2019
History teachers Jody Passanissi and Shara Peters use the QAR reading comprehension tool to improve student skills at analyzing and inferring from text.
Book Reviews / Common Core Standards / Differentiation
by MiddleWeb · Published 09/27/2013 · Last modified 12/11/2019
Doctoral student Casey Gilewski recommends this book for its focus on Common Core differentiation strategies for reading and writing across ALL content areas.
Author Susan Brookhart demonstrates that rubrics are a great tool for helping students take charge of their own learning, says reviewer Tracey Muise.
Anne Jolly offers her take on the debate over STEM education and the motives behind the movement to promote a STEM learning approach.
Magazines about popular culture are an effective tool to teach media literacy and “a host of Common Core standards,” says expert Frank W. Baker.
Common Core / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 09/24/2013 · Last modified 11/13/2019
Master the Common Core curriculum, co-teach four subjects & keep up with IEPs? It’s a reality check, but Elizabeth Stein is ready for the challenge.
Julia G. Thompson, author of the 1st Year Teacher’s Survival Guide, considers what it means to have a culturally responsive classroom. Tips & resources.
Linda Biondi reports this book encourages teachers to integrate science into the daily schedule instead of “pigeonholing” the subject into a time slot.
Filmmaker Kesa Kivel worked with middle school students in an after-school YWCA program to produce a short film about the slavery experience in the United States.
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