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Which Quartile Should We Focus On?
October 27, 2009
By Rick DuFour
We received a question from a high school administrator who asked which group of students the school should focus on in order to improve the school’s achievement on the high-stakes tests administered by the state. He wrote, “We have received conflicting information about which levels to give the most attention. For example, should we concentrate more of our efforts on students moving from far below basic to below basic, from below basic to basic, or from basic to proficient?” We know that many schools are attempting to determine the best strategies for improving achievement on state tests, and so the question is not unique to this school. Continue Reading
The Need for Crucial Conversations
October 13, 2009
By Rick DuFour
Becky and I recently participated in a VoiceThread hosted by our talented colleague Bill Ferriter. Educators from around the country asked questions and shared their experiences with implementing the PLC concept (you can hear the conversation here). One of the most frequently raised topics dealt with the challenges of working with colleagues. Continue Reading
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