Writing
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On the Killing of Charlie Kirk
What’s the teacher’s takeaway from September 10th? Sickened and disgusted. That’s how I felt after learning of the senseless shooting of Charlie Kirk. I’m still processing it. Charlie was a controversial figure. I disagreed with him vehemently on some issues. You probably did too. One thing that every educator can agree with Charlie on, however, Continue reading
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3 Ways to Build Demanding Writing Tasks for Students in the Age of AI
To produce reliable evidence of student learning, we need to evolve. Artificial intelligence and ChatGPT have disrupted the state of K-12 education. Perhaps disrupted is an understatement. Let’s be real. These tools have dropped an atomic bomb on teaching and learning norms around the world. Teachers of middle and high school students are suddenly asking how on Continue reading
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Education Blog Reviews: Livia Chan, Rachelle Dene Poth, and More
In this unique episode, education bloggers and writers were invited to share their blogs for a free and LIVE review. Many responded – so much so that it will take an additional one or two shows to finish this round of reviews. The collaborative learning was rich as host Tim Cavey analyzed 12 different education… Continue reading
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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
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Elena Aguilar: Coaching, Equity, and Resilience
ELENA AGUILAR is an accomplished educational presenter, speaker, and author. She strives to help leaders learn, be their best selves, and serve students well. In 2018, Elena published Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators, and in 2020 she released Coaching for Equity: Conversations That Change Practice. Continue reading
Teachers on Fire 