Writing targeted questions
Kerri talks about the way in which the project helped her learn to write more targeted questions based on the standards.
The Best Answer
Kerri explains "The Best Answer" activity.
Project Reflection
Kerri shares her appreciation for the project.
Lesson activities
Kerri shares the activities that she used in her class on each day.
Different next time
Katie reflects on what she would do differently next time she teaches this lesson.
Background knowledge
Katie explains why she thinks having some background knowledge about the setting of the text is so important for her students.
What I've learned
Debbie describes the challenges her teachers are facing simultaneously, including evaluation and the Common Core.
Project interest
Debbie explains why she thought this project would benefit teachers and students in Poughkeepsie.
Collaboration between unions and school districts
Debbie speaks about the important role of district-union collaboration and one way that union leaders can help support
Parents and the Common Core
Ann shares the ways in which educators in Quincy, Illinois are engaging parents around the Common Core.