Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 3, 2016

This summer I read Starr Stackstein’s book Hacking Assessment: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School. In her book, Stackstein chronicles her journey ditching grades in a traditional school setting and offers some excellent strategies a teacher can use to go gradeless.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

School traded in their traditional notebooks for multimedia digital blogs using Blogger. Students can organize their multimedia binders similarly to their traditional binders with tabs for different classes. I’ve often wondered how useful these binders are and how often students sift through their papers to review information.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The more I learn about situated learning theory, developed by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger, the more I find myself reflecting on the sharp contrast between authentic learning and the design of traditional schools and curriculum.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 19, 2015

It’s becoming one of our many family traditions. They literally chant “family reading time” as they skip into the living room because they are so eager to read. The magic of family reading time is that we all do it together. My husband and I stop whatever we are doing and we all read.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2017

Unfortunately, this traditional student role does not demand that they develop the key soft skills that people entering today’s evolving workforce need to be successful. They want me to spoon feed them information and I want them to be drivers of learning.

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ED Surge

MARCH 7, 2023

What can traditional colleges use from your model? Those are the programs that will lead our students to find jobs, and that's why they are coming to us. Most colleges can’t just get professors to volunteer, and I’m sure many of your professors can only do it because they have paid jobs at other colleges.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2024

The post As more youth struggle with behavior and traditional supports fall short, clinicians are partnering with lawyers to help appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 19, 2022

One question often lurks in the minds of college students: “What am I going to do after I graduate?” For those who plan on graduate school, their immediate future is pretty much set. But for most, what happens next is often in doubt.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 23, 2021

We look for the traditional comforts that elicit memories of the past, and search for something new to add to our tables. It is that time of year when we look for recipes that can fill our stomachs and warm our hearts.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 10, 2016

During and between the three days of sessions, the trainers reflected on how today’s residency programs are far more meaningful than their own traditional training experiences. The trainers reflected on how today’s residency programs are far more meaningful than their own traditional training experiences.”.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2019

It is a call for us to continue the tradition of treating the first day of school like a revival of our communal spirit. Still, cuts are integral to the first day of school tradition. It was a tradition that lasted for a few years, until Teddy died. The new look benefits students and affirms our community traditions.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 4, 2020

When I read about some of the challenges that many of my traditional brick-and-mortar counterparts are experiencing, my heart goes out to them. The post OPINION: How online and traditional teachers can work together to bring more students into the middle class appeared first on The Hechinger Report. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2016

We don’t have the traditional view that we’re somehow ‘letting these kids in’ to be influenced by us.”. The post Are traditional admission policies increasing racial inequality? Its newly minted honors program doesn’t consider SAT scores for admissions. It has put emotional and financial supports in place.

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Life and Landscapes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Riding the Cable Cars of San Francisco with my son, Philip, during Thanksgiving, 2023! reggievanstockum

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2024

Here is the synopsis: Not Just One Way Are you an educator stuck in the traditional teaching or leadership mold, yearning for a spark to reignite your passion? Where the rigid structures of traditional education give way to flexible, student-centered learning environments.

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TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

15 Alternatives To Report Cards In The K-12 Classroom by TeachThought Staff Like lunchboxes (or brown paper sacks), field trips, and textbooks, report cards are iconic–symbols of traditional classrooms and traditional approaches to education. In its name, the purpose of a ‘report card’ is plain enough: to report on progress.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 23, 2024

When asked to do the same thing at the same time in the same way, it is pretty much a fact that a few people will thrive, some will get by, and others will struggle. While this notion challenges the status quo and how things have been done traditionally in education, it is the truth. The question now becomes, what are we going to do about it?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 28, 2010

digital resources.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2022

Moving away from traditional approaches is not easy. Traditional systems look to sustain a more equality-based approach. Shifting away from a reliance on traditional practices to personalization will be a bumpy road at first. Herein lies one of the biggest obstacles to any change process.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

While the Internet drove the encyclopedia as we knew it to irrelevance, emerging technologies are having the same exact impact on traditional schooling. The time is now to evolve beyond traditional roles, fostering competencies that empower students to proactively navigate and shape the future.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Physical Learning Spaces The traditional classroom setup, with rows of desks facing forward, may not be the most conducive environment for personalized learning. Beyond the traditional confines of classrooms, the outdoors provides a dynamic setting that stimulates curiosity, creativity, and a sense of exploration.

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TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

“We’ve always done it this way” implies legacy and tradition, which can be good. Over time, this rigid adherence to tradition can lead to missed opportunities, decreased efficiency, and a lack of adaptability in a rapidly evolving world.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2024

This approach shifts away from the traditional one-size-fits-all model, allowing students to learn at their own rhythm and delve deeper into concepts that pique their interest. In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, traditional one-size-fits-all approaches often leave many students behind, leading to disengagement and frustration.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 4, 2022

While no one can deny that some exciting changes have taken place in schools across the globe, the reality is that traditional schooling remains firmly in place. The question we should all be asking is why traditional schooling is still perpetuated in light of what we experienced and learned during the pandemic.

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TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Researchers are working on quantum algorithms that can outperform traditional encryption techniques. The findings could lead to novel treatments for mental health conditions with fewer side effects than traditional medications. This could transform cybersecurity and data protection for various industries.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2023

In today's fast-paced world, traditional one-size-fits-all educational approaches need to be updated. Unlike traditional delayed feedback, which can lead to confusion and frustration, real-time feedback allows students to correct mistakes, clarify doubts, and adjust their approach instantly.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 9, 2016

Virtual charter schools can give students who are falling behind in traditional schools a chance to find success in an alternative learning environment. But can virtual charter schools fully replace the traditional face-to-face school experience? Fordham Institute, doesn’t think the current virtual school model can do that.

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TeachThought

APRIL 28, 2024

Traditional note-taking, with pen and paper, actively engages your brain, making it easier to remember the content. The choice between traditional and digital note-taking ultimately depends on your preference and learning style. The goal is to use these resources to support your learning, not to replace traditional studying methods.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Unlike the days when there was no Internet, anyone can provide deeper context or supporting examples to supplement and piece of traditional written work. By evergreen I mean that the content withstands the test of time. If you want to see these posts, I have curated them on this Pinterest board.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 31, 2023

From exploring the nuances of a post-COVID world to offering fresh perspectives on traditional teaching methodologies, each post has been a testament to my commitment to advancing educational discourse.

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TeachThought

JUNE 5, 2024

The Purpose of Questions Thought of roughly as a kind of spectrum, four purposes of questions might stand out, from more “traditional” to more “progressive.” ” (More Traditional) Academic View In a traditional academic setting, the purpose of a question is to elicit a response that can be assessed (i.e.,

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TeachThought

JUNE 18, 2024

From AI tutors that provide personalized learning experiences to digital platforms that organize notes efficiently, these innovative tools are transforming traditional learning methods. This smart notebook integrates digital convenience with traditional pen and paper.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 5, 2020

Piling on too much work Posting assignments with no plan for feedback Providing just digital options ( HERE are some non-digital ideas) Grading (avoid this altogether as learners are in inequitable situations) Relying solely on low-level worksheets, packets, or Teachers Pay Teachers materials Thinking that you have to abide by a traditional school (..)

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A cornerstone of this effort has been what is called “corequisite support,” which is designed to address the shortcomings of traditional remediation. More than 20 states have adopted corequisite support to supplement or replace traditional approaches to remediation. Subscribe to our free biweekly Higher Education newsletter.

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TeachThought

AUGUST 1, 2024

For too long, students with learning disabilities have struggled to navigate a traditional education system that often fails to meet their unique needs. Traditional one-size-fits-all approaches often fail to address the specific challenges faced by students with learning disabilities.

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Cult of Pedagogy

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

And so the power is really in reflecting on that and just sitting with it before we continue with the traditional ways of communicating with families.” Traditional communication has typically referred to those we reach out to as parents , as in parent-teacher conferences , or in more specific roles, as in Mother’s Day events.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 25, 2017

ExCEED Network Schools Charter Management Organization, a new group led by principals and Orleans Parish school district staff, has withdrawn its applications to convert New Orleans’ last five traditional schools to charters. New Orleans could have become the first city in the U.S. Now that won’t happen — at least, not this year. “I’m

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