Monthly Archives: July 2011

To: All Dedicated Educators

I am always amazed and appreciative for the comments I receive from participants in my conference sessions. Here’s just a few quotes to encourage them. These educators, even though it’s the middle of their summer, are still persevering and discovering new ways to reach their students… Slaying sacred cows makes great steaks.    …

Is differentiating instruction worth the effort?

How do I know differentiating instruction works? Will using small groups in the classroom really make a difference when they sit and listen to my lecture? What’s the big deal about Tabor Rotation? As one math supervisor put it, “Tabor Rotation changes everything. It helps students think.…

Tip for Small Groups in Math: Use Leaders!

“The task of leadership is not to put greatness in to humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there.”     -John Buchan This summer I’ve had the honor of working with a great number of dedicated educators. These educators have come with a positive attitude and an open mind.…