Julie’s Blog

First and for most, what inspires me to be a better teacher is my students.  Only teachers know what it’s like to come to work late and have 17 individuals applause your arrival.  Their trust, love, honesty, reliance and confidence in me not only inspires me, but convicts me to give them what they deserve, [...]

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As I read chapter 12, I have been mentally preparing to administer the CRCT.  This year there has been a significant reduction in stress and anxiety associated with the test for me.  I am sure that this reduction has also transferred to and affected my students.  I was struck by the following quote at the [...]

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Thank goodness we do not live in China during 200 B.C.  The lens for viewing my teacher action research project and paper is a bit rosier after reading chapter 6.  Assessment is another example of the contradictory messages systems convey to teachers.  In one breath we hear, “PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS, PERFORMANCE ASSEMENTS.”    The next breath [...]

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