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True Grit: How to Foster Perseverance in the Classroom
Growing up in the country, I often heard, “When you fall off a horse, get right back on again!” Although my family did not have horses, only chickens and cows, I appreciated the message about refusing...
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Another Take on Changing Classrooms and Schools
School leaders and their staffs face change constantly, from small, incremental changes such as the rise of technology in the classroom to monumental changes like the Common Core State Standards...
View ArticleSIG School Honored for Math Improvement
The BERC Group staff was thrilled to see a Seattle Times article honoring a school we've worked with for School Improvement Grant (SIG) evaluation. Whereas many schools respond to low test scores by...
View ArticleInstructional Distancing
Although I spend most of my professional hours thinking about instruction on a regular basis, these last few weeks have challenged me to incorporate a fair amount of instruction into my personal life...
View ArticleThe Power Of Relevancy
I have never been as intimate with my computer screen as I have been over the past three weeks. It is now the most important place in my house (besides the kitchen, where we are now constantly...
View ArticleVirtual Relationships
There has been a tremendous amount of discussion about on-line learning over these past few weeks. Aside from clearly defining and understanding the virtual language, there are conversations around...
View ArticleBalancing Act
I have been thinking about the term “persona” lately. The definition: “the aspect of someone’s character that is presented or perceived by others,” has made me reflect on how I present at work versus...
View ArticleThe BERC Group - Inform, Inspire, Improve
It has been an honor for The BERC Group to be partnering with the Chehalis School District for the last decade.Click here to read Part 1 of a 6-part series highlighting the district and community...
View ArticlePowerful Teaching and Learning in Chehalis School District
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View ArticleThe BERC Group: Research Partnership
Click here to read Part 3 of a 6-part series highlighting the district and community successes.
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