“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 …
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“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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“. . . Because every time we learn something, we fill in one more piece of the map as we hunt for the levers that can move the world.” ~ Dan Heath In Upstream, Heath proposes that in order to find leverage points, you need to immerse yourself in the problem. One way to tackle …
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“The idea of this work is that you are part of something bigger than yourself . . . You’re not helpless. You have an enormous amount of individual power and collective power . . . ” ~ Anthony Iton The quote above comes from Anthony Iton. Iton’s story is featured in the book Upstream. In 2010, …
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