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Not everything that counts can be counted. Congratulations!

I thought about what I got out of my mapping core arts marathon.

Because whenever people want to celebrate, they turn to the arts.

The new Common Core assessments still involve the traditional multiple choice, but have now added constructed response and a performance task.

I saw some classrooms where learning had stagnated and the students weren't responding well.

It was perfect timing too since I am currently steeped in fairy tales as my second graders work on their theatrical interpretations.

So now that we know a little about the SBAC performance task, how can we create some for our own classrooms?

It is not selfish to refill your own Educator cup, so that you can pour into others.

By applying some of those Common Core Literature standards to different areas of art, educators can develop a new way to engage “readers”.

I was recently engaged in a conversation with colleagues strategies for hands-on literacy and engaging for students.

Recently I had one of those magical teachable moments that remind me why I love to do what I do.

Fear comes from not having options or the ability to act in a way that is effective.
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