The Memory Challenge!

Posted by Kim Brugger on February 24, 2020 | 8 comments

I recently skimmed this article discussing how high-stakes testing in school takes away from authentic learning experiences. This isn’t news to teachers–we’ve always been aware of this. The rich experiences we had in school don’t occur as frequently in today’s classroom. And that got me thinking–what classroom activities stick out in my mind from elementary…

managing student behavior, Standardized tests, Teachers and Teaching

An Interesting Poll

Posted by Diane Badden on March 16, 2018 | 5 comments

Every year the PDK (Phi Delta Kappa—a professional organization for educators) polls Americans to capture their current views about public education. The most recent poll is the 49th. Check out these results: Only 42% of the respondents feel performance on standardized tests is a highly important indicator of school quality. A whopping 82% of the…