by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the standards indicates students should write over an extended period, revising several drafts. Each draft is an opportunity for us to do formative assessment.(Day 14 of my 30-Day Writing Challenge)Photo by Jeswin Thomas on UnsplashThe Definition of Formative...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Here is a rundown of the brief research I conducted on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding, and what my district is doing with the funds.Day 13 of my 30-Day Writing ChallengePhoto by Deleece Cook on UnsplashWhat Is ESSER?Several times during the...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
For better or worse, politics has always steered school policies.(Day 12 of my 30-Day Writing Challenge)A recent study by Boston College revealed that political motivations, not science, are directing school reopening decisions. An analysis of reopening decisions in...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
This is a key strategy with which all teachers are familiar. This year, as we rework our curriculum and instruction to best accommodate students, I explicitly remind myself of this basic principle. This post shares my ideas for the 2021–2022 school year.(Day 11 of my...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Today’s post continues to address a common problem, namely how to manage multiple preps with only one prep period.(Day 10 of my 30-Day Writing Challenge)Photo by Thought Catalog on UnsplashRecap of Part IIn part one of this two-part post, I wrote about streamlining...
