Moving from Feedback to Feedforward 21Jan2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez Instead of rating and judging a person’s performance in the past, feedforward focuses on their development in the future.
The Magic of Validation 18Dec2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez It can feel unnatural at first, but once you’ve given validation a try, some of your most difficult conversations are going to get a whole lot better.
What Teachers Want You To Know: A Note to School Administrators 4Sep2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez I take the liberty of speaking for them here because many don’t feel free to speak for themselves.
When Your School Is Short on Tech 27Aug2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez From work-arounds to fundraising to Wi-Fi on the bus, a look at the creative ways schools are addressing the digital divide.
What is an Educator Mastermind, and Why Should You Join One? 2Jul2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez Educators spend far too much time in isolation; an educator mastermind can change that.
The Apollo School: What 21st Century Learning Looks Like 12Feb2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez This incredible program combines English, history, and art in a project-based, student-directed learning environment. Could this be a model for your school?
Hate PD? Try Voluntary Piloting 15Jan2017 by Krista Taylor This teacher-led model for professional development is a formula for deep, reflective learning and long-lasting change. Read how one group of teachers did it.
How Pineapple Charts Revolutionize Professional Development 25Sep2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez As one-size-fits-all PD fades into obscurity, more personalized professional development models have emerged. The Pineapple Chart may be the greatest of them all.
How This School Library Increased Student Use by 1,000 Percent 6Mar2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez To adapt to changing student needs, some school libraries are reinventing themselves as makerspaces, but this Ohio library took a slightly different approach and has seen incredible results.
