Using Data to Drive Instruction and Earn Merit Pay

Suzanne RogersBlog, Leadership, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Education data informs instructional strategies, tracks student progress, and enables personalized learning experiences. Teachers in our district can qualify for merit pay through programs like PEER, DESE, and District Merit Pay by effectively using data to improve student outcomes. Best practices include regular data collection, setting clear goals, engaging in professional development, collaborating with colleagues, and communicating with stakeholders. … Read More

Teaching Versus Teachering: Extra Duties of Teachers

Alex T. ValencicBlog, Lesson Planning, Self-Care

TL;DR: Teaching involves standards, a curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Students and teachers co-create the learning experience together. As teachers, what do we do beyond teaching? How can you impact greater change? Teaching Versus Teachering: Extra Duties of Teachers Not too long ago, I was listening to one of my favourite podcasts, The Chey and Pav Show. This show features Chey … Read More

7 Investing Lessons Worth Applying to Education

Austin MeeksBlog, Lesson Planning

TL;DR: Educators can learn from other careers, such as finance, to navigate challenging times. Celebrate small successes and realize that everything is connected. Success in one area will flow into others. Focus on using research-based practices within your classroom. Don’t wait to try something new. Use data to inform what you’re doing within your classroom. Learn from finance. Educators are … Read More

Engage and Elevate Better with Data

Martin SilvermanBlog, Classroom Management, Differentiation, Leadership, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better, Student Engagement

TL;DR: Data drives many of our decisions in education. It comes from a variety of sources and is more than just numerical information from test scores. The use of data needs to be intentional and involve not only educators but students and families as well. Elevate data by using it to not only help you see progress but to help … Read More

5 Shifts For Instructional Leaders

Steven WeberBlog, Leadership

TL;DR: Instructional leaders can support teaching and learning by shifting the emphasis from grades to student understanding. Shift from an emphasis on academic content only to teaching both employability skills and academic content. Shift from assumptions to data analysis, from compliance to contribution, and from individual leadership to multiplying leaders. Instructional leaders are faced with change on a weekly basis. … Read More