Before We Buy Anything

May 15, 2026

Before We Buy Anything by Shawn Rubin There’s a feeling I’ve chased but rarely experienced since I left the classroom sixteen years ago. Being in a room full of people who genuinely believe schools and systems can be better for kids, and are doing something about it. The New Schools Summit I attended last week…

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Introducing the Student Experience Survey

September 30, 2022

Introducing the Student Experience Survey   Over the last twenty years teachers have been tasked with collecting, analyzing and using endless amounts of testing data in their classrooms. While this data can help us identify where students are struggling and understand patterns of progress, it has not translated into more equitable outcomes for students (Barshay,…

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