If you’ve read this blog before, it might seem like all we do is focus on the challenges in education–so many aspects that need transformation!
New Year, New Possibilities Ahh, the first month of a brand new year! Everything feels new and promising, a blank slate, or, in the words
The First F In my second year as a New York City Public school teacher, my student, Sharone, declared that the first F she ever
As the manager of the coaching team at Crescendo Education Group, I’ve had the privilege of being a part of, and witness to, so many
Professional work environments in the 21st century are all about collaboration and teamwork. We want our students to learn important skills of working together: to
Who makes decisions in schools? Principals frequently promote “shared decision-making” or “distributed leadership” as a signal to teachers that their voices matter. A principal knows
With all of the pressures and demands on teachers, principals, and districts, why focus on improving how we grade? Grading is more than the final
