evidence collection
Better Evidence, Better Feedback: From Guesswork to Growth
One of our favorite shows is Schitt’s Creek, and one of our favorite moments is the “Fold in the cheese.” scene. Teachers experience David’s same emotions when they are told, “Differentiate.”, “Increase rigor.”, or “Work on engagement.” without examples of why or how. Like David, they’re left guessing what to do next, and frustration replaces […]
What Are You Cultivating This Season?
Fall in New England is one of our favorite times. Though it announces the onset of winter (much to Amy’s disappointment as a Floridian), who can resist the foliage, apple picking, pumpkin patches, and of course, the resulting warm apple fritters on a crisp Saturday autumn morning (Patrick’s favorite)? Oblivious, we tromp around in corn […]
Big Data and Educator Accountability
This past week I had the privileged to travel to Tianjin China and present at a Forum hosted by Tianjin University of Technology. The forum provided an opportunity for experts from various fields to collaborate and share ideas on potential ways that Big Data analysis could influence the future of their particular field. Presenters focused […]


