Gary Chapin Music and performing arts should be added to the "Boost Reading Achievement" list... lots of data to back that up...plus the positive effects on mental health and math skills.

@ALPinsights Storytelling: La Cultura Cura: Cultivating Ethnic & Academic Identity- By Alexandro “Salo” Escamilla Read about Salo's visit to Tucson High Magnet School, located in the heart of Chukson, AZ (aka Tucson or La Tusa, Ariza): bit.ly/42rjfGF

Would you like to dive deeper into the Assessment for Learning Theory of Action? If so, we encourage you to gather a team & apply for an AFL microgrant! ($3,000-$15,000!) Applications are due June 16, 5pm PT. Learn more: bit.ly/3MDsZbH

In August I will lead two three-day institutes on Storytelling for educators (one for teachers, one for leaders). So many stories! Dive down the rabbit hole with me. @BobbiMac18 Next Generation Learning Challenges Andy Calkins EXPLO Elevate elevate.explo.org/storytelling-t…

Another edition of ALP Storytelling: "Story of a Gift By Cheryl Ka’uhane Lupenui" bit.ly/45nLYyh

Beautiful piece.

3️⃣ Reasons you should attend #Aurora23: 1. You’ll find a community of practice reimagining #K12edu systems 2. Learn about the latest research and policy to support #edu transformation 3. Leave equipped with best practices to take action Secure your spot: hubs.li/Q01Whrtn0

You can only #assess what a #student is willing to show you what they know and can do. One of the manifestations of #ADHD is difficulty in completing non-preferred tasks. A lot of assessment tasks... studying, tests, essays... are non-preferred tasks. Natural #Nonconformists

Worker: I can't live on $7.25/hr GOP: So go to college W: I can't afford $100K tuition GOP: Take out loans W: I can't afford to pay these at 8% interest GOP: No one forced you to go to college W: But you just said— Billionaire: I NEED MORE MONEY! GOP: Here's a $2T Tax Cut

The NH Ed minimum standard listening sessions have mostly been about #CBE which is not new to NH #education. What is new is the removal of words like equity and fairness. My recent editorial explains more...

We grade beef, maple syrup, crushed rock and even fingerprints. We should not grade human beings or their learning! #rethinkassessment #edchat #CBE @HumResPro Laurie Gagnon Laura Thomas Gary Chapin

ALP Storytelling: In Feb at the ALP Convening in Tucson, Gary Chapin + Laurie Gagnon visited Sunnyside High School for an excursion called "Equitable Grading Practices" - learn about their impactful experience: bit.ly/467gEUS

This 👇. I believe in a healthy ecosystem of public, private and #homeschool options, because sometimes your #community doesn't feel like community AND we must fund public #schools adequately and fairly FIRST ensuring #teachers and support staff all earn a living wage.

"Imagine a form of assessment in which we simply watch kids do things freely, don’t interfere, and discern from these observations what kids know and are able to do." --Gary Chapin Let's #RethinkAssessment! nextgenlearning.org/articles/again…

There's always a good reason to forget your pants. #humor #writingcommunity #pants muddyum.net/how-could-you-…

Great Next Generation Learning Challenges piece by 2Revolutions Coach Gary Chapin on the possibilities that come with different means of assessment in education. Take the time this Tuesday to give it a read. #assessment #innovativeeducation nextgenlearning.org/articles/again…

ALP Storytelling: Building Belonging On the Ground: A Story About One School By Gary Chapin bit.ly/3LpC5rq

I'm experimenting with ManyStories. Anyone have experience with it? ManyStories #WritingCommunity #Writing #Blogging #Read #Reading #Stories #ManyStories manystories.com/?penweid=651ae…

Jeannie's Minor Toast: Waltz accordeonaire.com/2024/03/05/jea…