The meaning of student data in an outlier year. — This time last year educator inboxes and Zoom calls were flooded with the words “unprecedented” and “pivot.” This year? As Covid-19 vaccines are distributed around the nation and pressures mount to get students out of the house, “return to campus” is underway in most states. According to data compiled by…

A top FBI negotiator’s advice on how to speak and listen when the stakes are high — In Never Split the Difference, former lead FBI negotiator, Chris Voss, divulges a wealth of practical knowledge he gained in a long and successful career as a high-stakes negotiator. But his advice proves useful in situations far beyond hostage negotiations. His experiences bring to light valuable insight about human behavior…

As teachers, there are many things we are tasked with doing well. The typical day draws on our skills in classroom management, lesson design, giving feedback, building relationships, communicating with families, and now — more than ever — enforcing safety procedures. …