by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
A first look at guidance from Going Gradeless by Elise Burns and David Frangiosa(Day 19 of my 30-Day Writing Challenge)Yesterday, I was thrilled to find out that David Frangiosa, the co-author of Going Gradeless, read my article “What Purpose Does a Grade Serve?” His...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
In other words, does the traditional answer apply to today’s students?Day 18 of my 30-Day Writing ChallengePhoto by Annie Spratt on UnsplashIt’s getting harder to not repeat myself, so I would love to know what you would like me to write about. Please leave a comment...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
It all starts with defining your “why.” Then, you can help students find theirs.(Day 17 of my 30-Day Writing Challenge)First, It Was a Famous Book for LeadersStart with Why, by Simon Sinek, first appeared in 2011. In 2009, he gave a TED Talk called “How Great Leaders...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
What is the value of a standardized test anymore, if it ever had value?(Day 16 of my 30-Day Writing Challenge)Photo by Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu on UnsplashIn 2020–2021, Kids Had to Take State TestsAs my kids tramped off to their testing rooms to take the Keystone exam of...
by Heather MacCorkle | Aug 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
The question of the day yesterday was, “Why are you playing a game and letting them win when they aren’t even playing?”(Day 15 of my 30-Day Writing Challenge)There is still a stigma attached to any mental-health challenges we face. That’s why I have hesitated to write...
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...
