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Most Recent Blog Posts

  • Teachers Need to Take Responsibility for Each Other’s Growth

    The current methods of teacher training and induction are failing. Teaching is a craft learned in front of students, not through professional development or books. Collaboration among teachers, particularly with those who have proven success, is crucial. Transfer of expertise is needed, not standardization. Expert teachers should lead and guide each other for school success.

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  • What Are the Superpowers Expert Teachers Possess?

    Expert teachers possess remarkable abilities developed through experience, not formal education. They excel at diagnosing student issues without formal tests, conveying information effectively, and creating tasks matched to student abilities. They provide precise feedback, connect information coherently, and assess authentically. These talents demonstrate their value, often unrecognized by administrators and society.

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  • Who Are the Real Teaching Experts?

    What is an expert? If we want to become a true expert at something we need to do far more than read an article or watch a YouTube video. Information alone doesn’t make us an expert. We need to apply that information in applicable situations, not just once, but repeatedly. Then we need to get…

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