Literacy – Teachers on Fire

March 26, 2021

Effective Feedback and Assessment in the English Classroom

How can we improve student learning while saving teacher sanity at the same time? In this edition of the Roundtable, Tim Cavey hosts a stimulating conversation around feedback and assessment in the English classroom. Guests included Marisa Thompson, Matthew Johnson, Gina Benz, and Tyler Rablin. Continue reading

Assessment, English, Literacy, Reporting, Rubrics, Writing

June 25, 2020

Episode 122 – Marisa Thompson

MARISA THOMPSON is a mom, wife, HS English teacher, professional development facilitator, instructor at the University of San Diego, traveler, and a liver of life. Continue reading

Blogger, Books, CA, English, Flexible Seating, High School, Literacy, Reading, TQE, USA

Blogger, Books, CA, English, Flexible Seating, High School, Literacy, Reading, TQE

February 1, 2020

We Write for Life

If communication, creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking are truly at the foundation of today’s education, we must practice what we preach. Continue reading

Blog Posts, Books, Creativity, Literacy, Reading, Reflection, Writing

December 1, 2019

Episode 110 – Dr. Douglas Fisher

Dr. DOUGLAS FISHER is a Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High & Middle College. Continue reading

Administration, Author, CA, Coaching, Consultant, English, Literacy, USA, Visible Learning

Author, CA, Credibility, Literacy, San Diego, SDSU

September 26, 2019

Episode 101 – Nancy Frey

NANCY FREY is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Literacy at San Diego State University at the graduate and doctoral levels. Continue reading

Author, CA, English, Equity, High School, Literacy, Metacognition, PLC, Research, Speakers, USA, Visible Learning

Author, Equity, Kettlebells, Metacognition, PLC, PLN, Visible Learning