The Yellow Brick Road: Path of Teacher-led Reform
In teacher-led education reform, big hairy audacious goals need the support of a collaborative team. Team members contribute time, resources, talent…
8 Minutes
edTPA: A High-Stakes Assessment for a High-Stakes Profession
What is edTPA? What does it have in common with National Board Certification? Amee Adkins explains how this assessment for preservice teachers could…
9 Minutes
Will teacher leadership matter tomorrow?
Teacher leadership will matter for the long run—strengthening America’s public schools and the teaching profession—but only if we get sharp about why…
4 Minutes
Beyond Advocacy: Teachers As Activists & Other Lessons From Jonathan Kozol
I recently met Jonathan Kozol, one of my many edu-heroes. He reminded me that teaching, learning, and leading in the 21st century demands more than…
6 Minutes
In Celebration of Teaching Geeks!
One of my professional mentors is Tom Many — longtime superintendent in the Chicago area and full-time consultant with expertise in setting up…
7 Minutes
Optimizing Teacher Time in Kentucky
There's no question that teachers, administrators, and parents must collaborate to find answers to the challenges facing students and schools. Before…
6 Minutes
Looking for a School Leadership Survey? Try This.
A few years ago, my buddy Parry Graham and I created a survey that could be used to gather data on the work of leaders in a professional learning…
4 Minutes
Public Knows Teacher Quality Matters
The recent PDK/Gallup poll includes some significant findings that reveal how the public views teachers. More than 80% of those surveyed believe...
3 Minutes
How Iowa can cheat the graveyard of failed reforms
The graveyard of failed education reforms is vast. But specific strategies can help Iowa policymakers secure a successful future for a promising new…
5 Minutes