Doug Lemov's field notes

Reflections on teaching, literacy, coaching, and practice.

10.28.13 More on that Amazing Clip of Ashley Hinton (Video)

Over on the TLac Facebook page we posted an amazing video of North Star Academy’s Ashley Hinton using non-verbals to correct minor off-task behaviors while still teaching.  The clip met with instant response. Meanwhile in a fascinating view behind the curtain of Uncommon‘s culture of constant improvement, I thought I’d share the following exchange between Joaquin…


07.17.13 Postcards from North Star’s Vailsburg Elementary

It’s summer.  Once, a generation ago, that meant people sent you postcards.  Remember them? Anyway, here are some bright beautiful post cards from the life you lead the other 11 months of the year … your school life.  These are beautiful moments and beautiful ideas from North Star’s Vailsburg Elementary.  Enjoy.  Write back soon. Yes, homerooms named for…