Research & Resources
Preparing Creative and Critical Thinkers
Donald J. Treffinger asserts that students today must be empowered to become creative thinkers, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. He discusses the relationship between creative and critical thinking, tools for generating ideas, and tools for focusing ideas.An Inspiring Softball Story | Sara Tucholsky
When Softball player Sara Tucholsky injured herself during her first home run, the umpire told her that the home run would not count if a pinch runner was brought in and none of her own teammates were allowed to touch…The Myth of the “Culture of Poverty”
Paul Gorski debunks many of the various myths associated with the concept of the “culture of poverty” and addresses what he believes is the real reason an achievement gap exists between low and high income students: a culture of classism.
Seven Strong Claims About Successful School Leadership
The authors provide an overview of literature concerning school leadership and make seven claims about successful school leadership.Concert | Foundation for a Better Life
When a young boy wanders away from his parents and begins to play the piano on stage, the pianist encourages him to continue and joins him. The originally embarrassed parents are now proud of their boy, and the audience, who…People Stuck on Escalator
Two individuals are “stuck” after an escalator turns off.Reactions from the Field: Oregon Student Assessment System
The Center for Educational Policy Research (CEPR) at the University of Oregon recently solicited input from key stakeholders regarding the Oregon Student Assessment System model initially proposed by Dr. David Conley at a State Board meeting on August 23rd. Dr.…The Many Faces of Leadership
The author discusses teacher leadership: why teachers exercise leadership, how teachers exercise leadership, why teacher leadership is important, what teacher leadership looks like, and conditions that promote teacher leadership.Ten Roles for Teacher Leaders
Cindy Harrison and Joelle Killion outline ten (of many) roles that teachers take on to contribute to their schools’ success.
Oregon Pre-engineering Learning Outcomes Study
This study undertook a standards development process designed to yield the first set of explicit pre-engineering learning outcomes that could then used to align high school and postsecondary, entry-level engineering courses. The process led to the development of learning outcomes…
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