Posts Tagged ‘Teachers’
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 The spring season evokes feelings of hope, growth, and renewal. Just as the weather brings the healing energy of sunshine, Teacher Appreciation Week reminds us of the power of shining a light to express gratitude for the amazing individuals supporting and encouraging students every day. When we asked our team to…
Read MoreCentering Student Perspectives in School Improvement Efforts: Highlander Institute’s Student Experience Survey
Centering Student Perspectives in School Improvement Efforts: Highlander Institute’s 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…
Read MoreConnecting Data and Equity: Exploring Human-Centered Data Practices
Connecting Data and Equity: Exploring Human-Centered Data Practices Over the past twenty years, the role of data in the classroom has increased in intensity and complexity. Teachers now have access to a wide variety of data from learning platforms, interim assessments, state tests, and formative measures – to name a few – that aim to…
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