7.14.20 How formative assessment boosts metacognition—and learning In a June 2018 BOLD blog post, Annie Brookman-Byrne describes metacognition this way: “[M]etacognition is ‘thinking about thinking,’ but metacognition also encompasses the regulation of... Read more
7.13.20 This summer, reflecting is more important than ever Teachers, parents, caregivers, and everyone else who played a part in the education of a child this spring: We made it. It’s finally July. For me, July is where I hit my summer groove. Summer... Read more
7.9.20 How principals can think outside the box to support students and teachers after school closures During this time of uncertainty, we’re all overloaded with questions about the future. When will we be back in our school buildings? When we do go back, will school look the same? What if... Read more
7.7.20 6 ways to help heal toxic stress, trauma, and inequity in your virtual or in-person classroom Because we care so deeply for our students, we might feel overwhelmed and even paralyzed when we consider the realities they face. Some good news (yes, I am shamelessly stealing from John... Read more
7.6.20 10 ways policymakers can seize the moment and reimagine education Education leaders are evaluating new learning environments and policies to secure healthy and thriving schools this fall. We’ve yet to determine whether they will also address inequities,... Read more
7.2.20 3 factors to focus on when teaching kids living in poverty When school resumes in the fall, many changes will be made to arrival times, lunch periods, and breaks, among other things. How everything will look is not yet clear, but one thing is: the... Read more
6.30.20 How to build a balanced assessment system There is a saying that schools can be data rich, but information poor. This means that you can have many sources of data on students but lack the coherent information you need to make... Read more
6.29.20 As schools restart, NWEA is ready for remote testing As we look ahead to a safe, smart restart for schools this fall, I want to assure you that we’re ready and prepared to help teachers at your schools close gaps and make gains in the ways that... Read more
6.25.20 Let’s talk equity: Reading levels, scaffolds, and grade-level text Our students already had quite a spring. Now, they are having what looks to be quite a summer. COVID-19 introduced some serious challenges to equal educational access and opportunity. Now, we... Read more
6.23.20 How responsive planning can strengthen your formative assessment practice In my work with educators over the years, I have found the majority associate formative assessment with the phrase “assessment for learning” and describe it as “in-the-moment adjustments... Read more
6.18.20 Anti-racism in your school: 5 books to help you navigate what’s next What a month, huh? Protests in all 50 states and in cities around the world demanding equal justice, protection, and support of black lives. As an educator, you are likely cognizant of the... Read more
6.16.20 Get ready for fall with our school restart summit and guide Whoever first told the story that educators just lounge around all summer had a very vivid imagination. You and I both know it’s pure fiction. It seems like, every year, the digital ink on... Read more