“You can’t help a thousand people, or a million, until you understand how to help one. . . . Macro starts with micro.” ~ Dan Heath Heath’s quote reminds me of the importance of starting with ourselves. How can we possibly engage in collective and collegial practices unless we are prepared to first do the …
Teacher’s Corner “So, together, by wading our way upstream, we can approach a world where the preservation of health is as valuable as the treatment of disease.” ~ Dan Heath I’m going to take Heath’s quote from above and reframe it through the lens of our educational system. “So, together, by wading our way upstream, …
Upstream Thinking . . . Who will pay for what does not happen? Read More »
“Make a habit of two things: to help; or at least to do no harm.” ~ Hippocrates The Hippocratic Oath is one of the most widely known codes of ethics. The theme of this oath is the idea that the individual is making a personal dedication to ethical and committed care. The oath is seen …
“Choosing the wrong short-term measures can doom upstream work. The truth is, though, that short-term measures are indispensable. They are critical navigational aids.” ~ Dan Heath The phrase, “short-term measures are indispensable,” brings to mind the vital role that the formative assessment process plays in the learning environment. According to the Michigan Assessment Consortium, “formative …
Upstream Thinking . . . How to know you’re succeeding? Read More »
“Much of the discussion in education reform centers on implementing new technology, curricula, and school models, and on attracting more investment and talent. Meetings where educators gather to talk about students? Systems and structures to ensure that students reliably receive the support they need? That’s not on anyone’s short list of cutting-edge, high-impact reform.” ~ …
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