Why Teachers Need to Know Diane Ravitch 30Jan2014 by Jennifer Gonzalez Although lots of teachers are already out there, debating policy issues, more informed voices are needed. Ravitch’s book, Reign of Error, will get you up to speed.
What Teachers Really Think About Principals 8Jan2014 by Jennifer Gonzalez Regardless of what you believe about your performance as an administrator, this survey makes one thing clear: Your teachers aren’t telling you everything.
What We Can All Learn from a Montessori Classroom 26Nov2013 by Jennifer Gonzalez What I didn’t expect was the attitude of the students: They were focused. They were calm. They retrieved their lessons and worked at them seriously, while still maintaining a sense of humor. And their work was plenty rigorous.
Why One Teacher Left the Profession After 5 Years 10Sep2013 by Jennifer Gonzalez What makes teachers leave? Episode 2 is an interview with Carrie, who taught for over 5 years in various elementary schools before leaving teaching to pursue a different profession.