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I have always been interested in the latest educational technology products, devices, and tools. When asked to be one of the few teachers to pilot […]

When I was a sixth-grade English language arts teacher, our instructional coach approached staff members to gather information about how Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) […]

This is part three of a three-post series on SMART goals. In the second post of this series, we discussed how SMART goal setting is […]

This is part two of a three-post series on SMART goals. In the first post of this series, we explained how SMART goals focus upon […]

This is part one of a three-post series on SMART goals. Differences can be recognized between SMART goals and other goal-setting models like the Goal […]

With changing legislation and new district initiatives, the pressures of accountability and transparency continue to grow for teachers. Despite these changes, the core goal of […]

When I was a kid, I wanted to be an architect when I grew up. Or a police officer. Or a ninja. My choice depended […]

The recent Otus design update includes a completely redesigned and re-imagined Assessment module. We did this to encourage and support teachers who are creating differentiated […]