Doug Lemov's field notes

Reflections on teaching, literacy, coaching, and practice.

10.19.21 Our Amazing Team Just Got a Little More Amazing

  These are exciting times for Team TLAC. The 3.0 version of our core teaching book has hit the shelves; we’re working with an ever-wider group of schools directly to support their teaching and professional development through extended partnerships; our Reading Curriculum is growing daily; and more schools than ever are using our Dean of Students…


10.14.21 It’s a Really Tough Time for Teachers

This year has been the hardest in memory for many teachers. Over the next few weeks we’ll be trying to share ideas and free resources to help get people over the hump. Team TLAC’s Hannah Solomon shares this first post on the topic. Now is a really tough time to work in a school. Pre-Covid the…


09.27.21 Notes on Our Video Collaborative with Pitt Medical School Faculty

Studying video of teaching together is a great way for professionals to improve on their craft. This year TLAC’s Hilary Lewis & Rob Richard have been running video self-study sessions with various schools, including the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine. They shared these notes:     A month ago, our team had the pleasure of…


09.23.21 Kate Jones: Exit tickets, Performance & Long Term Learning

  A few weeks ago I co-wrote an article with Kate Jones on the idea of retrieval practice questions. After some further conversations Kate shared this new reflection on how to use exit tickets to build long-term memory and learning.   Inspired by a recent conversation with Doug on Teachers Talk Radio, I have been reflecting…