Doug Lemov's field notes

Reflections on teaching, literacy, coaching, and practice.

03.23.13 Giving the Gator

Did I mention that one of the reasons for the positive mojo over at Grady Middle School is definitely the Gator?  (With whom, I am a little proud to say, I had my pic taken today.) Every week one designated member of the staff “has the gator.”  He or she observes throughout the school and then sends out a…