Category: Learning

^{Keri D. Ingraham
September 10, 2021
Learning}

Dumbing Down K-12 Education

_{Keri D. Ingraham
September 10, 2021
Learning}

While 25 other nations outperform U.S. K-12 public school students academically, we tout data that ranks our students against other American students. States boast about outperforming other states. Districts flaunt two percent gains in graduation rates. Read More ›

^{Keri D. Ingraham
July 28, 2021
Education Policy, Learning}

‘Equity’ in Education: Equal Opportunity or Equal Outcome?

_{Keri D. Ingraham
July 28, 2021
Education Policy, Learning}

It is not uncommon for the word equity to be in a public school mission statement or core values. However, while it sounds good in theory, what is the underlining philosophy, and is it one in which most Americans agree? Read More ›

student's hand taking English test in class

^{Keri D. Ingraham
June 23, 2021
Education Reform, Learning, Technology in Education}

K-12 Redesign: Retooling Testing

_{Keri D. Ingraham
June 23, 2021
Education Reform, Learning, Technology in Education}

Our K-12 schools are organized more like a swim meet focused on recording student placement results rather than a swim lesson devoted to student learning. What value are student assessment results if all students move on to the next lesson, concept, or skill regardless of whether mastery was achieved or not? Read More ›

Two cute little girls sitting on a wooden platform by the river or lake dipping their feet in the water on warm summer day

^{Keri D. Ingraham
April 15, 2021
Learning}

Summer is Essential

_{Keri D. Ingraham
April 15, 2021
Learning}

Historically, summer has been seen as essential to give students a needed break from school for extended family time and outdoor fun. However, we need to think about this summer differently. Read More ›

School club education. Chemistry themed club. Discover and explore properties of substances together. Interests and topic club. Teacher and pupils test tubes in classroom. Older kids help younger

^{Keri D. Ingraham
April 12, 2021
Education Reform, Innovation, Learning}

K-12 Redesign: Achievement Instead of Time

_{Keri D. Ingraham
April 12, 2021
Education Reform, Innovation, Learning}

The U.S. K-12 education system is designed based on time, not student achievement. Today too many students exit the system logging the required time but not meeting learning proficiencies. A redesign is warranted that promotes students based on their competency, not the school calendar. Read More ›

Elementary School Classroom: Enthusiastic Teacher Holding Tablet Computer Explains to a Brilliant Young Children How Wind Turbines Work. Kids Learning about Eco-Friendly Forms of Renewable Energy

^{Keri D. Ingraham
November 25, 2020
Learning}

Differentiated Instruction — Easier Than Most Teachers Realize

_{Keri D. Ingraham
November 25, 2020
Learning}

When asked by administrators to differentiate instruction within their classrooms, teachers typically feel overwhelmed at what they believe to be a daunting, if not an impossible, task. However, differentiated instruction may not be as difficult as most think. Read More ›

Group of elementary school kids running at school, back view

^{Keri D. Ingraham
October 22, 2020
Learning}

Making Up for Lost Learning

_{Keri D. Ingraham
October 22, 2020
Learning}

It’s no secret that the Coronavirus school closures have led to student learning loss. What is the plan to combat that loss? Read More ›

^{Keri D. Ingraham
October 14, 2020
Learning}

Staggering Learning Loss

_{Keri D. Ingraham
October 14, 2020
Learning}

Students fortunate enough to have their school move toward a hybrid learning model may begin to return to campus two days per week. However, many districts implementing a hybrid learning format are only allocating four days a week to some form of student learning. Why? Read More ›