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Pattern Interrupted- Shifting Mindsets and Instructional Practices, Part 1
Written by: Andrew J. Smith, Kent ISD As a student in fifth grade, I was fortunate enough to have Mrs. Ann Ostrowski as my teacher. “Mrs. O” was the teacher who changed my trajectory as a mathematician. Before entering Mrs. O’s room, my disposition towards mathematics was one of frustration, isolation, and even anger at…
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Which tech tools are worth your time and money?
Do you find yourself perpetually breaking up with your educational technology tools or not even sure that they are worth the investment? Let me share a perspective that may help you determine which tools are worth your time, money and energy. The Triple E Framework, developed out of University of Michigan by Dr. Liz Kolb,…
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Dr. David Kilpatrick Presents on Overcoming Reading Difficulties
“Individuals with reading problems commonly display difficulties in both phonic decoding and instant word retrieval. Phonic decoding and orthographic mapping are so central to the development of proficient reading that research on both of these word-level reading process should drive our assessments, instructional practices, and intervention efforts.” (1) On September 19th, Dr. Kilpatrick will be…
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Making Students Accountable for Their Learning
Do you ever run out of ideas to keep students engaged? Have you ever wondered how to keep the students’ brains stimulated? Do you want to create a safer classroom for your students? Have you ever had trouble keeping students’ attention? If you answered yes to any of these questions, “Structures for Active Engagement” is the…
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The Importance of Informational Text
What were you reading before you turned your eye onto this article? Chances are it could be categorized into informational text reading. With the shift to Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards also came a heightened focus on informational text reading, writing, and analysis. And, why shouldn’t it be. Learning is a…
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Mapp and Morrell Promote Early Literacy by Engaging Parents
Why is it important for educators, parents and business leaders to be involved in promoting early childhood literacy? Do community members have a collective responsibility to support the reading and writing development of the children living in their neighborhoods? How can families and area residents partner with schools to strengthen and support literacy initiatives? Learn…
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Does Practice Make Better for the SAT?
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Practice Makes Better?” The results are in, and official SAT practice pays off. A study of 250,000 students, from the class of 2017, showed that a little practice goes a long way—regardless of gender, race, income, or high school GPA. In fact, 20 hours on Khan Academy® was associated with…
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Meet Up and Eat Up
We all know how important a nutritious meal can be for our students and their learning. “Study after study shows that kids who eat breakfast function better,” Dr. Schneider says. “They do better in school, and have better concentration and more energy.” (The Case for Eating Breakfast, Healthychildren.org) But what happens to our students over…
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Top 5 Sessions for Admins at PLCON 2017
“Personalized learning is intended to facilitate the academic success of each student by first determining the learning needs, interests, and aspirations of individual students, and then providing learning experiences that are customized—to a greater or lesser extent—for each student. To accomplish this goal, schools, teachers, guidance counselors, and other educational specialists may employ a wide…
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Don’t Miss Kenowa Hills Personalized Learning In Action!
See personalized learning in action at the Kenowa Hills Public School District You may have read about personalized learning in previous blog posts (5 Misconceptions of Personalized Learning) or maybe you even attended PLCON 2016, but have you seen what it actually looks like in a classroom, school, and district? On Tuesday, May 2, Kenowa Hills…