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Interesting article to read & something we need to look hard at After admitting the unintended consequences of these proficiency targets, Ontario adopted a smarter approach for better and fairer schools. Rather than continue the rhetoric of “raising the bar and closing the gap”, the education reforms became more collaborative and multifaceted, drawing in critical aspects of the education system, including whole curriculum, new pedagogies and assessments, shared leadership and community engagement. Canada now has one of the most successful education systems in the world

NEW for Year 6 teachers! If you liked our maths mistake investigators then check out our new Fractions Mistake Investigators pack. It covers fractions topics such as ordering and comparing fractions, adding and subtraction fractions, as well as simplifying fractions. This resource has SATs style reading questions complete with answers. Children need to investigate whether a mistake has been made or not! It’s a great way of sharing some common misconceptions. Use them in groups to promote to discussion. https://bit.ly/403nbgZ

Empirical evidence is compared to evaluate the strengths and weakness of 3 types of education: traditional public, private, and homeschools. One size may not fit all learners. Take a look. https://lnkd.in/gh84UCZ7

This checklist from Hanover Research offers two really important points for education leaders who want to positively impact student well-being that I don't think always get enough attention. ❗ You are likely already collecting A LOT of data. This checklist can help you look at it with a new lens and incorporate additional information you may not have a grasp on yet to inform selection and implementation of SEL programs and practices focused on well-being. ❗ Don't keep quiet about what you discover when evaluating the programs in place focused on well-being. Revisit who is in a position to play a role in your well-being programs and consider how best to share what you learn through evaluating. That means identifying where they "live" in the social media and digital space. Think far and wide...about those who play a part in funding, the day-to-day activities, uptake in and out of school, and beyond. https://lnkd.in/duXabKew #K12 #educationleadership #data #SEL #wellbeing

Exams aren’t easy. The immense pressure of public exams takes its toll on students in ways teachers simply can’t comprehend. Being taught by those who know the challenges and succeeded is invaluable. Book your first MyUniTutor lesson today! Myunitutor.org.uk

Schooly Standards: Mandated tests that measure a student’s ability to regurgitate facts. As expectations rise, passing grades are lowered to achieve the statistically impossible goal of having every student test “above average.” Hat Tip to Diane Cordell

In a recent study, 66% of middle and high school students report they are not motivated to learn. Get our new checklist to address this concern and others with effective program evaluation https://hubs.ly/Q02w8KKP0

A second article in as many weeks! It is so exciting to see our hard work come out in print. We're tracing the effect of national education policy on teachers in the classroom. This article looks at where it all begins. You can read it for free here: https://lnkd.in/gBrrhRdU

#SubTips of the day: Subbing During State Standardized Testing 😅 As many subs know, during the last quarter of the school year (March-May), schools set aside time for end-of-year testing required by their state. The grades and subject areas that are tested can differ by state, but if you are substituting at a school during a testing day, it is important to know what to expect! We've broken down the basics of helping classrooms during end-of-year state testing: https://lnkd.in/gpK-TwQh