Author: eddjms

My Gosh, STOP COMPLAINING… This was the feedback I received when I brought up our outdated, insignificant, tedious observation process. I am sure many of you have heard the same thing when discussing this top with various leaders, supervisors, local and state elected officials, and maybe even other teachers who are just tired of the topic.

Another piece of feedback I have received is that it is “impossible” to get the highest score possible across the board. Are we admitting that the goals are unattainable? Are we admitting that it is impossible to evaluate? Are we admitting…

So let’s do a little reflection. Lack of Support, Student Discipline Challenges, and Lack of Influence and Respect can all be solved by addressing the giant elephant in the room. Poor Leadership…

Great leadership renders a teacher shortage moot. A teacher shortage is only a problem if turnover is. Basic cause and effect. It’s elementary my dear teachers. Elementary!

…Over the years I have witnessed students enter my classroom with a smile on their faces but then for no visible reason at all, I have seen their mood shift, sometimes considerably…

…In nearly every situation it is usually something social. While I can’t speak statistically because I don’t track data, I can provide a rough estimate…