Episodes
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
MM29 - Making the Grade (part 4A) - A Problem 100% of the Time
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
This series take a careful, critical look at some of our most entrenched practices in public education related to grading policies.
This episode introduces the problem with the 100-point scale.
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
MM28 - Making the Grade (part 3) - The Litmus Test
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
This series take a careful, critical look at some of our most entrenched practices in public education related to grading policies.
This episode describes the criteria for a quality grading policy to ensure that is it professional and research-based, promotes growth and mastery, and motivates students to engage in the learning community.
Saturday Oct 20, 2018
MM27 - Making the Grade (part 2B) - Key Moments Along the Way (continued)
Saturday Oct 20, 2018
Saturday Oct 20, 2018
This series take a careful, critical look at some of our most entrenched practices in public education related to grading policies.
Rouse HS Graduation Ceremony - Valedictorian's comments referenced in this episode are about the 29:00 mark in this video
Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
MM26 - Making the Grade (part 2A) - Key Moments Along the Way
Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
Tuesday Oct 16, 2018
This series take a careful, critical look at some of our most entrenched practices in public education related to grading policies.
Saturday Oct 13, 2018
MM25 - Making the Grade (part 1) - Series Introduction
Saturday Oct 13, 2018
Saturday Oct 13, 2018
This series take a careful, critical look at some of our most entrenched practices in public education related to grading policies.
Wednesday Sep 26, 2018
Interview #4 - Andrea Murray - September 2018
Wednesday Sep 26, 2018
Wednesday Sep 26, 2018
Andrea Murray is a veteran teacher who has been impacting and blessing students and colleagues for years.
She blends character and competence on a daily basis.
Enjoy this interview with Andrea.
Sunday Sep 23, 2018
MM24 - PLCs (part 3) - Are We Community?
Sunday Sep 23, 2018
Sunday Sep 23, 2018
Words matter. This is the final segment in a 3-part series on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
How do we keep PLCs from being just another initiative or buzzword in education?
This third episode take a look at the third word: Community. It relates directly to our efforts to develop and express both CHARACTER and COMPETENCE in the work we do as faithful followers of Christ.
Thursday Sep 20, 2018
MM23 - PLCs (part 2) - Are We Learning?
Thursday Sep 20, 2018
Thursday Sep 20, 2018
Words matter. This is the second of a 3-part series on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
How do we keep PLCs from being just another initiative or buzzword in education?
This episode take a look at the second word: Learning. It relates directly to our efforts to develop and express both CHARACTER and COMPETENCE in the work we do as faithful followers of Christ.
Monday Sep 17, 2018
MM22 - PLCs (part 1) - Are We Professional?
Monday Sep 17, 2018
Monday Sep 17, 2018
Words matter. This is the first of a 3-part series on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
How do we keep PLCs from being just another initiative or buzzword in education?
This first episode take a look at the first word: Professional. It relates directly to our efforts to develop and express both CHARACTER and COMPETENCE in the work we do as faithful followers of Christ.
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
Interview #3 (part 3) - Dr. Peggy Stark-Wilson
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
Dr. Peggy Stark-Wilson is a retired public school educator who served in Oklahoma and Texas. The bulk of her career was spent in San Antonio ISD where was a teacher, campus administrator, and district leader. Many inspiring stories of God's faithfulness are shared throughout this interview.