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The Edutopia Poll
by Sara Ring
It's widely believed that college is not only a place to continue one's education, it's also the key to a successful career. Indeed, the median income for non-college graduates with families is close to the poverty line. But for students who barely graduate from high school, a college diploma may be an unrealistic goal. Would those students who are unlikely to succeed in college be better served by a trade or technical school, or by starting to work? Is college the best path for all students? Tell us what you think!
Should all students go to college?
Why I'm Jealous of Teach for America Teachers
By Heather Wolpert-Gawron
10/29/09I don't mean to whine, but I'm feeling neglected. For all my questions about the eventual impact on education with Teach for America, I find myself a little pouty that TFA teachers get all this professional development, and I don't.
CARE Program Teaches Educators to Manage Their Emotions
Teachers learn how to cope with stress through mindfulness and meditation.
by Jill Lindenbaum
This article was also published in the December 2009 issue of Edutopia magazine as "Open Mind".
How to Fit Meditation into Your School Day
Set aside 15 minutes before or after school or at lunch to meditate.
by Grace Rubenstein
This article was also published in the December 2009 issue of Edutopia magazine as "Breathing Lessons".
Feedback: A New Orleans School Inspires Hope
Readers respond to a charismatic principal's reforms and professional-development initiatives.
This article was also published in the December 2009 issue of Edutopia magazine as "Feedback".
Mark DiBella on How to Lead a Change
YES Prep's school director discusses how to create a positive environment for everyone in the school community.
11:04 min Education as a Civil Rights Issue
01:17 min Beyond Basic College Prep
00:35 sec Recruiting Great Teachers
00:46 sec Challenges of Leadership
01:19 min Extended School Day
01:11 min School-Sponsored Cell Phones
00:52 sec Giving 100% Every Day
01:07 min Dealing with Burnout
00:52 sec High Expectations for Behavior
01:14 min The Possibility of Replication
01:21 min
Release Date: 10/28/2009
Running Time: 11:04
Video Credits
Directed by
- Ken Ellis
Editor
- Karen Sutherland
Coordinating Producer
- Amy Erin Borovoy
Production Assistant
- Doug Keely
Camera Crew
- Thomas Waldron
- Mark Angelo
- © 2009
- The George Lucas Educational Foundation
- All rights reserved.
Support for Edutopia's Schools That Work series is provided, in part, by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.
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Hiring and Supporting Great Teachers
In a school where students and staff alike give 100 percent every day, teacher support and a strong community are key. More to this story.
Release Date: 10/28/2009
Running Time: 08:02 min
Video Credits
Produced, Written, and Directed by
- Ken Ellis
Editor
- Karen Sutherland
Coordinating Producer
- Amy Erin Borovoy
Production Assistant
- Doug Keely
Camera Crew
- Thomas Waldron
- Mark Angelo
Narrator
- Kris Welch
Original Music
- Ed Bogas
- © 2009
- The George Lucas Educational Foundation
- All rights reserved.
Support for Edutopia's Schools That Work series is provided, in part, by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.
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Teacher Development
Teacher Traits 75K
Seven traits of the most effective YES Prep teachers, determined by an independent study of YES teachers and used in recruitment and hiring
Teacher Summative Evaluation Rubric - blank 620K
Summative evaluation form for teachers, completed at year's end (blank)
Teacher Summative Eval Rubric - Example 656K
Summative evaluation form for teachers, completed at year's end (complete example)
Walkthrough Observation Form 1.4MB
Classroom walk-through observation form
Full Observation Evaluation Form 664K
Full-length classroom observation form
Focused Observation - Example 1.3MB
Focused observation/evaluation form for a particular area for teacher improvement
Post-Observation Conference Plan 93K
Post-observation conversation guide
Professional Development Calendar 1.4MB
Professional development calendar: YES Prep North Central, 2008-09
Rounds Program Overview 113K
Overview of YES Prep North Central's medical-school-style rounds program
More at How YOU Can Do It: YES Prep Resources and Downloads
Take the YES Prep Quiz: Top Teacher Traits to see if you match the YES Prep profile.
Successful Team Teaching
In middle school, teachers pair up in the classroom to integrate their subjects.
Release Date: 10/28/09
Running Time: 04:34 min
Video Credits
Produced, Written, and Directed by
- Ken Ellis
Editor
- Karen Sutherland
Coordinating Producer
- Amy Erin Borovoy
Production Assistant
- Doug Keely
Camera Crew
- Thomas Waldron
- Mark Angelo
Narrator
- Kris Welch
Original Music
- Ed Bogas
- © 2009
- The George Lucas Educational Foundation
- All rights reserved.
Support for Edutopia's Schools That Work series is provided, in part, by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.
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Team Teaching
Expectations for Team Teaching 145K
Five expectations for team teaching
Team Teacher Meeting Guide 107K
Team teacher meeting guide
More at How YOU Can Do It: YES Prep Resources and Downloads
Since we produced this video, Philip Wright has accepted a position as codirector of the YES Prep Southeast campus, and teacher Bryan Reed has taken his place as principal of YES Prep North Central's high school.
Making Learning Relevant
Ninth-grade English teacher Rachael Arthur makes Shakespeare come to life for her students.
Release Date: 10/28/09
Running Time: 03:04 min
Video Credits
Produced, Written, and Directed by
- Ken Ellis
Editor
- Karen Sutherland
Coordinating Producer
- Amy Erin Borovoy
Production Assistant
- Doug Keely
Camera Crew
- Thomas Waldron
- Mark Angelo
Narrator
- Kris Welch
Original Music
- Ed Bogas
- © 2009
- The George Lucas Educational Foundation
- All rights reserved.
Support for Edutopia's Schools That Work series is provided, in part, by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.
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Downloaded videos are designed to play on computers and PDAs and are most appropriate for personal or small group viewing.
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Curriculum and Assessment
Arthur 9th Grade Romeo & Juliet Project 930K
Assignment: Romeo and Juliet literary analysis, grade 9 English
Literary Analysis Rubric 160K
Rubric: Literary analysis
Presentation Rubric 65K
Rubric: Oral presentation
More at How YOU Can Do It: YES Prep Resources and Downloads


