Rue Ratray, of UpAcademy Oliver, a district turnaround school in Lawrence, MA is one of the best–and most reflective–teachers I know. He’s been writing a series of guest posts (you can read his others here and here) about teaching. He shared his latest with me this week–it’s a reflection on a phrase neither of us is…
Rue Ratray is one of my heroes. He’s an amazing and inspirational teacher (and now teacher coach) in Lawrence, MA. I recently asked him to write an occasional guest blog for Field Notes. This is his latest, on the topic of Rigor and Frustration. Great ideas throughout for teaching reading, especially. I don’t think anyone reading…
Rue Ratray is Dean of Curriculum and Instruction at UP Academy Oliver in Lawrence, Massachusetts, a district turnaround that’s one part of superintendent Jeff Riley’s bold efforts to revitalize the schools in this small former mill city that’s (previously) been known for under-performing schools. Rue’s an amazing and inspirational teacher. You can see video of him…
How to get students to do what you asked: 1) Give a clear, concise direction. (What to Do) 2) Stand where you can clearly see whether they do it. (Radar: “Pastore’s Perch”) 3) Watch to see whether they do it. (Radar: Scan/swivel) 4) Use non-verbals actions to make it clear to students that you are watching…