No Teacher Left Behind

Inservice training for teachers can be a real challenge in a large school district. It's tempting to just "present" the information, mandate the implementation and hold teachers responsible for the quality of that implementation. Choosing this format creates a void between teaching the teachers and classroom follow-up. Just as Madeline Hunter and so many others have advocated the importance of modeling for students, it is likewise important to model for teachers. With the advent of "No Child Left Behind," it has become increasingly essential that we look at "No Teacher Left Behind."

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Math Recipes

I did not grow up feeling mathematically empowered. I felt that math was a subject for "gifted" students and that average kids like myself would survive required math classes with minimal understanding. I learned quickly that memorization was the key to a passing grade. And after high school, who needed it!

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Supporting Math Reform in the NYC Middle Schools

Exemplars is pleased to be working in collaboration with 200 New York City middle schools, to provide assessment and instruction material as well as professional development.

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"Students are amazed at how they can lift their levels of achievement by following the rubric and knowing what is necessary for all levels."

A Title I Teacher

"Using the anchor papers, the kids have a chance to evaluate their papers and see examples of excellence."

A Gifted and Talented Teacher