The rhetoric of focusing on the failures of public education have changed it from a beacon of hope to a symbol of government failure. We need to approach our successes with the same level of rigor as we do our failures. @utdanacenter#NCSM19
We need to stop putting second graders on the accelerated pathway because they’re fast at math facts. There are ways we can enrich that do not create foundational holes. @cfryschrock#NCSM19
Advantaged students will always have parents who advocate for them. WE are responsible for advocating for students without those advantages. #NCSM19@utdanacenter
Small tweaks to the implementation of content as opposed to changes in tasks will yield more immediate, sustainable results in teacher practice and student achievement @MQIclaire @jackiekearney23 #NCSM19#MTBoS#iteachmath
Remember everyone - if you are not getting pushback you are probably not being disruptive enough. The system is failing students and we need to disrupt the status quo. Some people are always going to find that hard. Pushback means you are making a difference!
Just landed in Austin! Looking forward to @agilemind#AgileMindAcademy! Always an invigorating event and a time to connect and learn with our colleagues!