“At least she’s pretty and sociable,” said the resource specialist to my mom. My mom sat back in shock when …
How to get to know your students
“What do those tests determine about my being?!” My oldest child is currently a junior in high school, which means …
Engaging mathematical thinking through formative conversation starters
In an earlier blog post, I proposed a framing for what it means to learn mathematics. I claimed that, at …
MAP Growth and Reveal Math now work together to streamline instruction
When I was a teacher, my weekends tended to have a similar cadence. Friday night was spent unwinding and trying …
To my Black principal sisters: How to build a genuine sisterhood
I am extremely fortunate to have descended from a long lineage of strong, Black women. My mother—like her mother before her, …
Charting a course for school accountability in 2022: Navigating federal requirements
In the midst of the holiday season, the U.S. Department of Education (USED) released a draft FAQ addressing the requirements …
I’ve got a golden ticket: How to address foundational gaps in reading with Florida Center for Reading Research resources
One of my all-time favorite movies is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. If you’ve never seen it, I suggest …