The title of this piece is also the title of Jack Kerouac’s (2009) book, You’re a Genius All the Time; Belief and Technique for Modern Prose. “In the 1950s Allen Ginsberg asked Kerouac to formally describe his ‘spontaneous prose’ method, … Continued
This day is really about memorializing the past. It is a day of remembrance, of reflection, and of reconciliation. And it is a day for all of us to think upon the lessons from the past in order to make … Continued
Billionaire philanthropist Robert F. Smith woke up Morehouse grads by promising to pay off their student loans: “On behalf of the eight generations of my family who have been in this country, we’re going to put a little fuel in … Continued
Education has so many goals that it is hard to imagine accomplishing all of them. From goals such as honing our student’s ability to marshal a cogent argument, to using performing assessments that more accurately capture their thinking—the stated or … Continued
Fundamental Insights This week I am giving the entire column over to The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) who have put out a document called, “Fundamental Insights about Formative Assessment” (CCSSO, May 4, 2109). “This document is intended … Continued
Connor So I was visiting The Conservatory School in North Palm Beach when a kindergarten student, Connor, asked me if I wanted to see his trash project. I said of course and 25 minutes later he had happily lead me … Continued
Last night I heard another teacher share another disappointing story. Cindy, a Physical Education teacher in a high school was helping students prepare for job interviews. She advised them to dress up for the potential employers and go clean-shaven if … Continued
A continuing focus of my work is helping others understand the complexities of evaluating student learning by testing and assessment and determining the impact or outcome of teaching on learning. When we talk about what makes a good test, the … Continued
Well this is an imposing title! I decided to use it to emphasize that we need new types of educational systems that not only prepare every student for success, but also allow every student to access the curriculum and thrive … Continued
The First School in Boston The Boston Latin School, established in 1635 is the first public school in Boston as well as the United States. But today I wanted to write about the first public high school called Boston English. When … Continued