I have not seen that standardised tests make the profession less attractive, though some principals respond to them in a way that drives the best teachers out of their schools (by over-emphasising test prep in the school curriculum for example). On the other hand, great teachers want benchmarks to measure progress and tests can help with that.
Inexperience is an asset. Embrace it. - Wendy Kopp
Inexperience is an asset. Embrace it.
- Wendy Kopp
I have not seen that standardised tests make the profession less attractive, though some principals respond to them in a way that drives the best tea… - Wendy Kopp
I have not seen that standardised tests make the profession less attractive, though some principals respond to them in a way that drives the best tea…
When people think the issue can be solved, it becomes a moral imperative to be part of the solution. We can do a lot more within our school districts… - Wendy Kopp
When people think the issue can be solved, it becomes a moral imperative to be part of the solution. We can do a lot more within our school districts…
The most successful teachers in low-income communities operate like successful leaders. They establish a vision of where their students will be perfo… - Wendy Kopp
The most successful teachers in low-income communities operate like successful leaders. They establish a vision of where their students will be perfo…
Creating a high-functioning education system requires all the strategies involved in building high-functioning organisations anywhere. It requires a … - Wendy Kopp
Creating a high-functioning education system requires all the strategies involved in building high-functioning organisations anywhere. It requires a …
I often hear from new graduates that it's better to wait until you have more experience.... But I'm a big believer in the power of inexperience.... T… - Wendy Kopp
I often hear from new graduates that it's better to wait until you have more experience.... But I'm a big believer in the power of inexperience.... T…
When school district officials literally laughed at the notion that the Me Generation — this was the label for my generation — would jump at the chan… - Wendy Kopp
When school district officials literally laughed at the notion that the Me Generation — this was the label for my generation — would jump at the chan…
The most reliable way to be certain of their classroom impact is through independent studies conducted by third-party organisations which compare the… - Wendy Kopp
The most reliable way to be certain of their classroom impact is through independent studies conducted by third-party organisations which compare the…
As a country [USA], we can attract more talented people to teaching by raising awareness of educational inequity and getting the public to understand… - Wendy Kopp
As a country [USA], we can attract more talented people to teaching by raising awareness of educational inequity and getting the public to understand…
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