We’re excited to continue our innovative interview series this month with Morgan Alconcher, principal of ASCEND in East Oakland. ASCEND has partnered with Teach to One: Math since 2015 as part of a school-wide commitment to student-driven learning. In this interview, Alconcher talks about the daily grind of developing a
Assessing Student Growth: Findings on Poverty and School Performance
A new report, published last month by NWEA, challenges conventional wisdom around measures of school performance by looking at it through a lens of academic growth. The report, Evaluating the Relationships between Poverty and School Performance, suggests that absolute achievement alone—based on state test scores–is insufficient for evaluating what and
Recommended Reads: Social and Emotional Learning Resources
Our Complete Learners blog series on social and emotional learning kicked off last month with a growth mindset guide. The series continues this week with some external resources from around the web to build a deeper understanding about the “soft skills” that go into being a complete learner.
Theming Innovation: How Teach to One Learning Spaces Are Designed to Inspire and Empower Students
We spend a lot of time thinking about what, when, and how students learn best. But where is just as important. Students participating in Teach to One: Math learn in an environment that is carefully designed to create a positive, inspirational, and fun environment for learning. Every Math Center is different. Some […]
How to Create a Math Super Team: Key Roles in Teacher Collaboration
[This article was published in collaboration with Next Generation Learning Challenges. It originally appeared on NGLC’s Next Gen Learning in Action EdWeek blog] Super teams are all around us in popular culture these days. Whether it’s the Justice League, The Avengers, or the Golden State Warriors, we’re used to celebrating […]
Social and Emotional Learning: What is a Growth Mindset?
This primer takes a closer look at student attitudes about learning and failure to explain how and why these underlying beliefs can dramatically shape success. This is part of our social and emotional learning series highlighting Complete Learners, which is part of Teach to One: Math’s Complete Learner Design Tenet. […]
Case Study: Advancing Student-Centered Learning Models
State education leaders are newly empowered to drive change and advance innovative learning models that support all students. The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) gives states greater flexibility—and responsibility—to shape student-centered policies and help schools create great learning environments. As ESSA begins to roll out in 2018-19, we’re excited […]
Meet the Geeks: Crystal Carter
Slam poet champion. Teacher. Proud defender of Oklahoma BBQ. Crystal Carter wears a lot of hats, but being a compassionate person comes first in her role as an instructional coach. Born and raised in Tulsa, Crystal is back in her hometown to support teachers in a trio of Tulsa schools […]
New Classrooms Welcomes Two New Senior Staff Members, Michael Watson and Jason Williams
New York, NY – Today, New Classrooms, a nonprofit on a mission to personalize education by redesigning how a classroom works, announced two new senior staff members: Michael Watson, vice president of policy and advocacy, and Jason Williams, vice president of district and school partnerships. “We are thrilled to welcome […]
Top 8 Lunch Places Near New Classrooms
We pride ourselves on having good taste (buds). So much so that we curate a list the top lunch places to eat around our Herald Square offices. With literally hundreds of options within a couple of blocks, it’s an indispensable resource for newbies, visitors, or any fearless foodies looking for […]