Rigor is creating an environment in which each student is expected to learn at high levels,
each student is supported so he or she can learn at high levels,
and each student demonstrates learning at high levels (Blackburn, 2008).
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Showing posts with label video. Show all posts

Friday, November 20, 2009

Encouraging Teachers

This video from Eye on Education shares my story of working with teachers in a high-poverty school. One of my struggles is when I see teachers who feel disheartened and disempowered. Here's what happened during my visit! http://blog.talesfromateachersheart.com/2009/06/09/from-the-archive-season-1-episode-9--their-best-hope.aspx

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Having a Vision

When I was a young teacher, I was assigned a group of at-risk students...and we plunged into the world of state testing! Head over to my entry at Tales from a Teacher's Heart to see my story!
http://blog.talesfromateachersheart.com/2008/10/07/season-2-episode-1--having-a-vision.aspx