Advocating for English Language Learners under ESSA
…and in years 3 and beyond, assessment scores for ELLs will be included the same way as all other students. In terms of classifying students, ESSA requires states to have…
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Can Poetry Help Us To Shape a More Just World?
…daily choices, from the greeting at the door (for all levels), to the selection of text, to the type of assessments we give, illuminate our beliefs about the world—who we…
Digital Storytelling and the Digital Divide
…and Assessment (2013), of affording students with the opportunity to develop technological skills to use in and out of the classroom, problem-solve, foster agency, and infuse their creativity, ideas, and…
NCTE Poetry Publications
…a highly accessible format: over 40 complete poems a discussion of assessment issues poetry across the curriculum poetry on the Internet A comprehensive resource for teachers, this book presents practical…
What Happened in Your State This December?
…alternate assessment from the US Department of Education in its ESSA plan. Idaho: Darlene Dyer reported that Idaho educators were guilty of altering data on state reports. New Hampshire: Kathy…
Profound: What Literacy Can Accomplish For Life
…and inspired the students. Assessment: PROFOUND. Over the many years I have been teaching high school and college students (undergraduates and graduates), I have never, never described any experience with…
Professional Knowledge for the Teaching of Writing
…to talk. Writing and reading are related. Assessment of writing involves complex, informed, human judgment. Over the next few weeks, we will dig deeper to share concrete illustrations of effective…
Writing Rationales with Preservice Teachers
…willing to do this work. While I realize that this type of assessment may not be as popular or supported in all teacher-preparation programs, I recommend it nonetheless. Below is…
Tinkering with Prior Review: Why Journalism Matters #11
…provided professional development sessions at EdScape, Global Education Conference, and Columbia Scholastic Press Association on a variety of topics, including global awareness, authentic assessment, classroom technology integration and student goal-setting….
What Happened in Your State This July?
…California schools that shares school data with parents, students, and the community. Florida: Margaret Gardineer examines Florida’s Request for Waivers from ESSA with regard to assessment and placement of ELL…
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