As I write this, I am four days (two classroom days) away from the end of the year! This time of year brings to mind
Category: Teaching Pedagogy
Fact or Fiction: The Truth About Implementing Common Core in the Classroom
Are Common Core Standards really going to promote a better standard of education among American students or is it simply watering down the curriculum? The
A Look at the 21st Century Elementary School
Edcite’s Field Trip to Katherine Smith Elementary At first, Katherine Smith Elementary seemed like it would be any other elementary school: tiny athletes played soccer
Using Edcite for Formative Assessment
Formative assessment is a key to learning success. When we know who needs to be challenged and who needs intervention, we are better able to
A Quest for Better Feedback, Early and Often
For students and teachers, the value of feedback early and often in the learning cycle is well understood. As Bill Ferriter of the Center for
