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A Focus on Environmental Justice Can Lead to Equitable Schools

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School Leadership

Five Key Lessons Learned on Racial Equity in Schools

It’s almost impossible these days to read an education article, watch the news, look at social.

School Leadership

Four Key Lessons on Addressing Equity in Schools

It’s almost impossible these days to read an education article, watch the news, look at social.

College-and Career-Ready Standards (CCRS)

[Throwback Thursday] 5 ways to spot college and career readiness in classrooms

Throwback Thursday is our new weekly blog that opens up our vault and reshares some of our most.

College-and Career-Ready Standards (CCRS)

Assessments: Are educators ready? The new Toolkit from Reform Support Network

Great resources are hard to come by in education - particularly when it comes to assessment..

Professional Development

5 essential practices for giving teachers feedback and support by Education First

We've long understood that student achievement is tied to teacher quality. And now, it's becoming.

Professional Development

[Throwback Thursday] Five things to know about video in observation and evaluation

Throwback Thursday is our new weekly blog that opens up our vault and reshares some of our most.

Professional Development

What classroom video is really about: Our latest SmartBlog

As you've probably seen, Insight has been working closely with SmartBrief Education to share the.

Professional Development

Asking the right questions for teacher growth

As you’ve seen in some of my recent posts, we’re really excited about the results from the polls we.

College-and Career-Ready Standards (CCRS)

5 ways to spot college and career readiness in classrooms

When you walk into a classroom, how can you be sure that students are really on their way to being.

Professional Development

A Game Changer: Our latest report on classroom video available now

After months of research and development, I’m excited to announce the release of A game changer:.

What School Leaders Need to Know About CCSS Implementation and Teacher Evaluation

The implementation of more rigorous teacher evaluation systems and Common Core State Standards.

Instructional Coaching

[Throwback Thursday] What school leaders need now

Throwback Thursday blogs open up our vault and reshare some of our most popular content. Each week,.

Teacher Observation

State of the States: A new resource on educator effectiveness from NCTQ

Earlier this month, the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) released its 2015 State of the.

Professional Development

School Leaders: How effective is your feedback? 3 questions to ask

Great teachers matter. This is a fact that I don't think can be emphasized enough. Unfortunately,.

Professional Development

Rethinking observations: 3 reasons to focus on observers first

If you're a district or school leader, chances are you already understand the incredible potential.

Instructional Coaching

What school leaders need now - Our latest feature in Education Week

At this point, it's clear to all of us that great teachers lead to greater student achievement. And.

Professional Development

Harvard's Best Foot Forward Project: 5 new findings on video in teacher observation

As educators, we understand the importance of research to guide and shape practices. But it's.

Professional Development

What fuels great teaching? Learn more on June 24

During the 2013-14 school year, Harvard's Best Foot Forward Project began studying the impact of.

Instructional Coaching

The proven benefits of external observers in educator evaluations

Earlier this year, New York State made headlines by requiring - among other measures - two.

Professional Development

What educator effectiveness is really about

In many districts and schools throughout the country, observations are a source of frustration and.

Professional Development

3 reasons to join the conversation on classroom video

Classroom video - particularly its potential to promote educator growth - is a topic I've been.

Professional Development

3 Steps to Optimize Teacher Observations

In a new post, 3 reasons why your observations may be a waste of time, on Education Week's Finding.

Professional Development

3 big benefits of video in teacher evaluation and professional development

Cameras are practically everywhere today. From walking through a parking lot to checking out at the.

College-and Career-Ready Standards (CCRS)

How the first Common Core state is seeing faster student gains

Kentucky has been in the news a lot in recent years when it comes to the Common Core State.

College-and Career-Ready Standards (CCRS)

What teachers need now: CCSS-aligned resources

It’s been over a year the since the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Scholastic conducted.

Professional Development

Five things to know about video in observation and evaluation

Every year, millions of dollars - and even more hours - are spent on observations and evaluations.

College-and Career-Ready Standards (CCRS)

Make educator effectiveness & CCRS matter: MASA conference highlights

It’s not everyday that I get to speak to a room full of some of the most experienced and.

Moving beyond instructional shifts: A new online course for educators

With the new challenge of implementing college-and career-readiness standards (CCRS), it’s more.

Instructional Coaching

How classroom video is turning around a district in Georgia

My last two posts highlighted some really significant data showing teachers’ and school leaders’.

Professional Development

4 reasons why school leaders want to use video in teacher observations

My first post with SmartBrief Education certainly caught a lot of attention and had people talking.

Video in observation and evaluation: Insight and SmartBrief dig in

Over the next few weeks, Insight and SmartBrief are teaming up to examine how educators are using.

Professional Development

Our take: The real issue behind the Common Core

When Jason Stricker and I founded Insight in 2000, our mission was clear and simple: to help.

Professional Development

Seizing the window of transition: Common Core and teacher evaluations

Teacher Observation

Don't let "gotcha" get in the way of growth

If you had a chance to read some of my latest posts, hopefully you’ve noticed that Insight looks at.

Professional Development

Why teacher observation should be about growth, not "gotcha"

It’s safe to say most teachers (and school leaders for that matter) don’t look forward to.

Professional Development

3 Things School Leaders Should Know About CCSS and Educator Effectiveness

The implementation of more rigorous teacher evaluation systems and Common Core State Standards.

Common Core Implementation: A Marathon, Not a Sprint

A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of meeting with several outstanding educators at the.

Understanding Common Core-Aligned Assessments - Resource from Education First

Though this school year is just coming to an end, chances are your school has already been busy.

Observations in Teacher Evaluation Systems: A Look at New Research

At Insight, we work in schools and classrooms across the country and see the impact of high quality.

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