When I wrote my op-ed arguing that we should move toward the common standards at a more deliberate speed, I hadn’t seen David Wiley’s op-ed, “Utah Should Adopt the Common Core.” As my students would say, “my bad.” Forgive this … Continue reading»

Here’s the second part of math teacher Stephanie Sawyer’s thoughts on the math common core standards. If you only have time to check into this blog every few weeks, skip me and read her. This is great. Grades (by Stephanie … Continue reading»

Actually, you don’t need to kick me, since I’m  kicking myself this afternoon. I’ve been planning (and announcing that I’ve been planning) to run a series on the common core standards that Utah, along with most other states, adopted when … Continue reading»

I’ve hoped that I might persuade some students to participate as guest bloggers. Many thanks to Suzie Rhodes, who sent me her thoughts on testing. I asked Suzie (pictured below) to tell me a little about herself, and here’s her … Continue reading»

Here’s an interesting contribution from an education reformer who thinks more accountability can make – indeed has made – a big difference, but who also worries about a narrow focus on testing. As Fordham Institute analyst (and Executive Vice President) … Continue reading»

I’ve mentioned more than once that my own somewhat positive attitude toward “teaching to the test” is driven, in part, by my experience teaching Advanced Placement courses. All successful AP teachers – and by that I mean not only teachers … Continue reading»