Communication Is About Stakeholders and You! Video Highlights: Tips and tricks about communication skills begin with identifying your personal goals. Consistency is essential. Teach your parents like you teach your students. [scroll down to keep reading] About Rae Hughart Rae Hughart is a Middle-Level Math Educator in Illinois, the Chief Marking Officer for the Teach Better Team, and author … Read More
Moving Your Staff From Stressed to Strategic
Moving Your Staff From Stressed to Strategic Video Highlights: Learn how to set up your vision. Reduce the stress of staff and teachers. Reach goals and move the needle without pushback. [scroll down to keep reading] About Chad Ostrowski Chad Ostrowski is the co-founder of the Teach Better Team, and creator of The Grid Method. He is also a co-author … Read More
Student Conferencing with a Focus on the Focus
Student Conferencing with a Focus on the Focus Video Highlights: Use “we” instead of “you” during student conferences. Celebrate growth rather than “got it” moments. When it comes to student conferencing, don’t judge, just support. See the full series here! [scroll down to keep reading] About Dave Schmittou Entering his twenty-first year in education, Dave has earned a reputation … Read More
Key Considerations for Student Progress Monitoring
Key Considerations for Student Progress Monitoring Video Highlights: Allows students to have a role and voice in advocating for their needs and progress. Progress monitoring needs to be a living, breathing document/element of your class that allows students to share their learning. Students can share a variety of things, such as their learning, questions, comments, and feedback to other students. … Read More
Better Than YouTube – Rae Hughart TEDxNormal
Video Highlights: Rae shares the importance of teachers in the classroom. Teachers are better than YouTube—they can foster discussion, facilitate reflection, and ensure learning is not only consumed but experienced. Teachers can ask deeper questions and follow up with personalized feedback. [scroll down to keep reading] About Rae Hughart Rae Hughart is a Middle-Level Math Educator in Illinois, the Chief … Read More
