Lessons My Students Taught Me
An Honest and Forthright Assessment of the 2022-2023 School Year Detailed, evidence-based feedback is one of the pillars of our ungrading approach, called the Learning Progression Model (LPM). Because I […]
The Tension between Job and Self: A Teacher’s Trajectory
Burned Out or On Fire? How are you doing? Are you finishing the year feeling burned-out? Was this an especially difficult school year or did it feel normal to you? […]
8 Easy Steps to Grade Negotiations
What is the role of the student when it comes to end-of-year grades? Grades should be a tool for effective feedback and learning progression, not a source of anxiety. Dave […]
Assessment 3.0: The Learning Progression Model
Are you ready to shift to Assessment 3.0? If you are reading this, then I assume you are seeking the same thing as I am: how to make better humans […]
Using Feedback to Improve Student Learning: A Learning Progression Approach
Do you remember the last time you gave students feedback on their work, only to have them ignore it and focus solely on their grades? It’s a frustrating experience, but […]
On Ramps to Education – 5 Things Stopping Students from Initiating
In education, the conversation often revolves around achievement and finding ways to get students to achieve. We have in depth discussions about what achievement looks like, how to measure and […]
The beauty of structured one-on-one conferencing
I tried something new in January. Sometimes I think I’m nuts, initiating a novel task for myself at a hectic time. It’s always stressful at the end of semester when […]
A New Vision of Education: Centering the Teacher-Student Relationship
The traditional model of education is characterized by a hierarchical organizational structure, with clear lines of authority and decision-making. This model is often referred to as a “top-down” approach to […]
