Learning curve with the Common Core
Ann describes the learning curve that has been a part of educators' experience in working with the new standards.
Innovation Fund
Ann Bradley offers an overview of the mission of the AFT Innovation Fund.
Districts
Ann describes the projects in Albuquerque and Poughkeepsie and how they differed.
Giving high school ELLs practice with new academic vocabulary words
High school teacher Anne Formato shares her goals for her ELL vocabulary instruction with her high school students, as well as the ways that she gives them practice with new words.
Supporting struggling readers in high school
Anne talks about some of the recommendations that Pam made for her reading instruction with struggling readers.
District Planning for Common Core
Ann explains why teacher engagement is so important as districts plan their Common Core implementation.
Students giving their best
Anne talks about her students' efforts to tackle the challenging lesson they encountered.
Spotlight on ELLs
Anne talks about the importance of giving ELL students a chance to shine.
Rubric of key language elements
Anne discusses a rubric she uses with her students that covers elements including grammar, topics, and length of response.
Common Core: What Kind of Professional Development Is Needed
Anne talks about some of her professional goals in using the Common Core.