Why I became a teacher
Growing up, I never thought about becoming a teacher. I wanted to be an actress or dancer or singer....
Rigor is a hot topic bandied about to show demand for high expectations for student learning. Like other communities responding to criticism that students aren’t adequately prepared for college or the workforce, our district trumpets the need for all students to engage in rigorous instruction. At our school, we are continually reminded of this districtwide expectation, and – as instructional leaders – we also discuss that expectation with our teachers. During a post-observation conversation, a teacher asked if someone could actually show what they mean by rigorous instruction. “Not enough …