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Please read our organizational announcement introducing our new associate directors. Then, check out the interview below to discover more about Katie Thompson, our new Associate Director of Learning and Strategy.Tell us a little about yourself.I’m a lifelong Mainer, outdoor enthusiast, road-tripper, and dog mom. I’ve spent the last two decades teaching, coaching, and learning from and […]

by David Ruff Let me start with a point of acute clarity: quality assessment data on student achievement—down to the individual student—is crucial to ensure equitable and high quality learning for each student. Without trustworthy data on how well students are learning, teachers are unable to know how best to design instruction and curriculum to support

by Great Schools Partnership We’re thrilled to have three new senior associates and school coaches on staff here at the Great Schools Partnership: José Bou, Emily Gilmore, and Gabriela Stiteler (or Gabi, for short). José, Emily, and Gabi bring new skills, insights, perspectives, and experiences to our organization; we couldn’t be happier or more thankful for

by Adam BuntingAdam Bunting is a guest blogger and principal of Champlain Valley Union High School. You can find him on Twitter @abuntcvu. All photography in this post is courtesy of Adam Bunting.I was almost 40 years old, and thought I had aged out of nearly catastrophic errors in judgement. As it turns out, hubris and

By Ashley ClarkAshley Clark teaches high school science at Nokomis Regional High School, particularly chemistry and environmental science. She enjoys scuba diving, quality time in her garden, and spending time with her dogs.Did my students really learn it? I often found myself asking that question throughout the school year, and I am sure I am

Below is an audition video Jay Gardoqui submitted as part of his application to DePaul University’s Sound Recording Technology program. After watching the video, read our interview with Jay to learn more about his college application process.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzYgBBVTB74 Listen on Spotify Next year, Jay Gardoqui will be a freshman at DePaul University; he will be a student

by Great Schools PartnershipAs students, families, and teachers work diligently to recover from disrupted learning over the past 16 months, we have to recognize a crucial need to better understand student learning—and push ourselves to find better ways to assess student attainment in ways that support better instruction and learning. It is clearly not enough

By Lynn NewellLynn Newell is a literacy coach and interventionist at Rumford Elementary School. She has worked in the field of education for over twenty-three years, working in pre-kindergarten through secondary education. As a white teacher in one of the whitest states in the country, Lynn feels strongly that having conversations about equity and race

by Mark Kostin After reading this blog, check out our local district policy toolkit for relevant tools and resources; make your voice heard in your school, district, and community.Last summer, my 14-year-old nephew sent a text message to a group chat that included his cousins, parents, uncles, and aunts. Chances are you’re part of at least

by Sarah Linet, J. Duke Albanese, and Glennys SánchezAfter reading this blog, check out our local district policy toolkit for relevant tools and resources; make your voice heard in your school, district, and community.For many educators, as well as community members, a reference to policy causes eyes to gloss over and attention to turn elsewhere—anywhere