Teacher Collaboration

School & District Management Opinion Open Letter to UTLA President and LAUSD Superintendent
It's time to take advantage of a lapsed contract, a reorganization of district administration, and the mediation process to create something new in the Los Angeles Unified School District, hybrid positions. A hybrid position would be where administrators would support schools by spending part of every work day actually teaching and the other part of the day would be devoted to administrative tasks of supporting students and schools.
Phylis Hoffman, March 31, 2015
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Assessment Opinion Leveraging Teacher Evaluations in Los Angeles
The opportunity is there to negotiate for their priorities - smaller class-sizes, fully staffed schools, and a pay raise - if they are willing to accept three levels of performance in teacher evaluations. I think the three levels are worth it, if it means better conditions for teachers and students.
Phylis Hoffman, March 23, 2015
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Science Opinion Video: Collaborative Teaching for Interdisciplinary Learning
Note: This page previously hosted content from the Teaching Channel.
Teaching Channel, February 25, 2015
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Teaching Opinion Algebra Skills: Support at Every Step
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Teaching Channel, January 28, 2015
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Teaching Opinion A Think-Pair-Share on Think-Pair-Share
Think-Pair-Share is a great way to engage students and assess their understanding... if it's used effectively.
David Ginsburg, December 31, 2014
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Standards & Accountability Opinion A Passion for STEM: Q & A With Teacher Melissa Collins, Ph.D
Second grade teacher and Ph.D Melissa Collins explores the intersections of STEM and elementary education.
Cristina Duncan Evans, December 23, 2014
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Teaching Opinion What I've Learned About Being a Good Collaborator
This entry explores collaboration between teachers. What is collaboration, how to go about collaborating, and the results are all topics discussed.
Phylis Hoffman, December 1, 2014
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School & District Management Opinion Teacher Investment Makes or Breaks Education Policy
A new focus on getting teacher investment in new evaluation systems seems promising—but is it too little, too late?
Cristina Duncan Evans, October 21, 2014
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Professional Development Opinion Why Is Collaboration So Controversial?
Recent articles about teacher collaboration hint at important Common Core implementation challenges.
Cristina Duncan Evans, August 27, 2014
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Teaching Opinion Let's 'See Each Other Through' the Learning
Carol François explores how Daniel Pontefract's book, Flat Army, demands we change our habits and mindsets about leading and learning.
Learning Forward, June 2, 2014
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Teaching Opinion 3 Principles for Authentic PLCs
Research supports the value of educator collaboration. A recent report from the Rennie Center confirms that when teachers collaborate, students benefit. Too often, however, professional learning within communities of peers is merely a label.
Learning Forward, May 15, 2014
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Professional Development Opinion Does Culture Eat Strategy for Lunch?
According to evidence from research and the field, professional learning that leads to changed practices requires a commitment to a culture of continuous improvement, says Stephanie Hirsh.
Learning Forward, April 29, 2014
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Teaching Opinion Collaboration and Commitment Turn Belief Into Innovative Solutions
Julie Blaine, president of the Learning Forward Board of Trustees, shares a success story that demonstrates the innovation and dedication it takes to rise to the top when implementing and supporting districtwide learning.
Learning Forward, February 5, 2014
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Teaching Opinion More of This and Less of That: How Do You Score?
In professional learning that leads to changed educator practices and improved student results, there are five shifts that must occur. See how your state, system, school, or learning team measures up.
Learning Forward, January 22, 2014
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