Work in Progress tag:blogs.edweek.org,2011-06-29:/teachers/work_in_progress//168 2019-08-01T11:58:22Z Starr Sackstein is a secondary educator and school leader in New York. She is the author of several books on education, on topics such as going gradeless, peer feedback, and blogging. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 I Am a Badass and So Are You tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79388 2019-08-01T11:56:10Z 2019-08-01T11:58:22Z If you're looking for a good read and to start shifting your consciousness around some of the sticky areas of your life, I strongly recommend this book. This way you can be the best badass version of yourself. Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks If you're looking for a good read and to start shifting your consciousness around some of the sticky areas of your life, I strongly recommend this book. This way you can be the best badass version of yourself. Five Minutes Until Show Time, and I'd Like to Throw Up tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79387 2019-07-25T09:25:01Z 2019-07-25T09:28:08Z If you have a message to share that people need to hear, take a risk and share. Whether you're writing/blogging, speaking, or sharing with your colleagues, remember that our stories matter. Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks If you have a message to share that people need to hear, take a risk and share. Whether you're writing/blogging, speaking, or sharing with your colleagues, remember that our stories matter. The End Is Coming, But I'm Not Giving Up tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79385 2019-07-23T08:53:31Z 2019-07-24T13:40:47Z Education Week is making some changes to its blogs, and this blog will no longer be publishing new content. Thank you for your time and feedback over the last five years. Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks Education Week is making some changes to its blogs, and this blog will no longer be publishing new content. Thank you for your time and feedback over the last five years. What Does It Mean to Be in Control in Education? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79383 2019-07-19T09:01:50Z 2019-07-19T08:56:03Z Control stifles potential. How can we ensure we are creating the best learning environments possible so that students can be inspired to learn? Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks Control stifles potential. How can we ensure we are creating the best learning environments possible so that students can be inspired to learn? Making a List, Checking It Twice tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79382 2019-07-15T09:06:24Z 2019-07-15T11:15:18Z Being an educator in the summer or a consultant all year long leaves a lot of unstructured time. Read on to see how to make sure the necessities get done and downtime is still achieved. Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks Being an educator in the summer or a consultant all year long leaves a lot of unstructured time. Read on to see how to make sure the necessities get done and downtime is still achieved. Why Do I Care So Much About My Replacement? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79353 2019-07-11T09:25:09Z 2019-07-11T09:27:41Z Since we are personally invested in the work we do, sometimes it is hard to let go of what we leave behind. Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks Since we are personally invested in the work we do, sometimes it is hard to let go of what we leave behind. 6 'Harry Potter' Quotes That Inspire Character Development tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79344 2019-07-08T08:31:37Z 2019-07-08T08:32:08Z "Harry Potter" novels have the power to teach important social-emotional lessons to help young people develop into kinder human beings. Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks "Harry Potter" novels have the power to teach important social-emotional lessons to help young people develop into kinder human beings. When One Door Closes, Another One Opens tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79315 2019-07-02T09:02:10Z 2019-07-02T09:03:45Z In order to grow as people and educators, we have to be willing to take risks and acknowledge when change is necessary, instead of allowing comfort to drive our decisions. Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks In order to grow as people and educators, we have to be willing to take risks and acknowledge when change is necessary, instead of allowing comfort to drive our decisions. Grades Are Lousy Preparation for Life tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79299 2019-06-30T10:45:54Z 2019-07-03T19:35:30Z By analyzing how to judge job performance, instead of just striving for high grades, students may be better prepared to succeed when they get a real job. Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks By analyzing how to judge job performance, instead of just striving for high grades, students may be better prepared to succeed when they get a real job. It's Not Goodbye, It's See You Later tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79297 2019-06-27T09:00:21Z 2019-06-27T08:57:41Z Whether you are just leaving school for the summer or to move on to other adventures, it's important to make sure you reflect, reduce regret, and forge ahead. Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks Whether you are just leaving school for the summer or to move on to other adventures, it's important to make sure you reflect, reduce regret, and forge ahead. Inspired by 'The Gifts of Imperfection' by Brene Brown tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79086 2019-06-24T10:11:42Z 2019-06-24T18:33:31Z Education was a passion I developed later. Being a teacher filled my soul and fueled my passions. Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks Education was a passion I developed later. Being a teacher filled my soul and fueled my passions. Why Do We Design Failure Into Our Schools? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79191 2019-06-18T08:35:06Z 2019-06-18T08:35:27Z Ask anyone you know who was "held back," and they are more likely to say, "I flunked grade X." If we are going to harvest kids like a crop to start school, we might as well keep the crop together. Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks Ask anyone you know who was "held back," and they are more likely to say, "I flunked grade X." If we are going to harvest kids like a crop to start school, we might as well keep the crop together. 7 Strategies to Turn Around a Struggling School tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79144 2019-06-16T08:43:56Z 2019-06-16T08:43:00Z Guest blogger Sarah Sanchez shares important tips to improve learning and engage students and teachers alike with the aim of helping turn around failing schools. Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks Guest blogger Sarah Sanchez shares important tips to improve learning and engage students and teachers alike with the aim of helping turn around failing schools. Valuing Time: The One Commodity We Can't Change tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79074 2019-06-13T09:15:48Z 2019-06-13T09:12:12Z What do you choose to do with the precious time you are given? Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks What do you choose to do with the precious time you are given? Oceanside Students 'Walk the Walk' for Those Who Can't: An Exercise in Empathy and Kindness tag:blogs.edweek.org,2019:/teachers/work_in_progress//168.79192 2019-06-10T11:50:06Z 2019-06-11T17:55:14Z See how one community shares empathy with local organizations. Angela Abend shares the work of her gifted and talented students and the difference they are making. Starr Sackstein https://www.facebook.com/Starr-Sackstein-NBCT-173509889399007/?ref=bookmarks See how one community shares empathy with local organizations. Angela Abend shares the work of her gifted and talented students and the difference they are making.