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 […]
Leading Change In A Personalized Environment: Right from the Start
Four years ago, I was a few months into a new professional journey when I discovered a Georgia school embarking on an adventure of its own. After 27 years as a principal, administrator, and classroom teacher, I was now helping schools implement personalized learning models that affected all components of […]
Welcome to 2018-2019: Back-to-School Highlights
Before the first day of school, math directors, teachers, and administrators at Teach to One: Math partner schools spent July and August getting ready. For new schools, there were student orientation calendars that needed to be scheduled, math centers and classroom space to arranged, and culture-building for collaborative teaching. As […]
Layout Ideas to Make Your Classroom’s Learning Environment More Student-Centered
When people think about classroom design, they may imagine costly renovations, shiny new furniture, a fresh splash of paint, or new light bulbs. Cosmetics help, but a lot more goes into the physical space that supports a student-centered learning environment. And it doesn’t have to cost a thing. Seating arrangements, […]
Year in Review: Partner School Highlights from 2017-2018
From parent engagement and best practices to collaboration and culture-building, here’s a look back at a few highlights from the 2017-2018 school year.