LessonCast helps learning communities design professional development that targets specific needs and changes instructional practice. We support a continuum of professional learning that spans support for teachers new to the classroom, experienced teachers with expertise to share, and leaders guiding a community in improving instruction. The Common Core Conundrum – Why We Can Set the How or the What but not Both
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Once upon a time, I learned that in leading a school initiative I could specify the how or I could s...
Posts Tagged 'equality'
Equity In Education: More Than Equal Funding
As a country do we truly believe in independence, freedom and equality for all? On this Fourth of July, my thoughts run to the traditional topics but I tend to see everything through an education lens, so today is no different. I fundamentally believe that a person is not free until he or she has equal access to high-quality educational opportunities. When we speak of the achievement gap, what we really mean is an opportunity gap, which I’ll continue to write about more fully. When we think through funding equality, …
Why Do We Listen to “Experts” Who Have No Expertise in Education?
Shaun Johnson’s article, “Climate Scientists, Educators, and Why We Avoid Consulting the Experts,” addresses an important issue that frustrates me on a daily basis—whose voices have the most influence in education? Johnson makes the parallel between non-climate scientists extolling their inaccurate expert opinions on climate change and “economists, statisticians, software engineers, CEO’s, politicians, financiers, hip-hop artists, and talk show hosts” explaining the best ways to improve education. Why do we place so much weight on these opinions? If I need expert advice on how to treat my allergies, I wouldn’t …
STEM Education Matters: Resources, Stats and Infographics
Through my recently created position as STEM literacy liaison, I’ve developed a deeper understanding of the great need for STEM education and why all teachers need to make sure their students are prepared to enter STEM careers. I thought it might be helpful if I gathered the resources and statistics I discovered this past year into one place that others could use as resource. Below are statistics, and links to reports, infographics and YouTube videos. Infographics: There were several great infographics published this past year on STEM. Here are a …
