Doug Lemov's field notes

Reflections on teaching, literacy, coaching, and practice.

12.23.12 Ideas in the Making–Doug McCurry’s 3.30.30 Rule

Doug McCurry, Ed Reform Superstar and CEO of Achievement First emailed me a few weeks ago with an idea he was working on: the 3-30-30 rule.  It’s a tool to guide teachers—especially those who are developing their skills and experience—through managing times when students are working independently in the classroom.    In a nutshell, Doug advises that,…