A Sense of Individuality and Integrity
If we are to expect and nurture the best from our students, it is important that each child feels a strong sense of self. Without a...
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Jackie Burt
- Mar 19, 2021
- 3 min
Sameness
Snowflakes—every single one of them different from another. You have likely pondered this concept for a lifetime. Not one single...
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Jackie Burt
- Nov 9, 2020
- 3 min
Time and Processing Capacity
I have a theory about time and processing capacity. It is an interesting look at our use of time in an educational setting. Orsch’s motto...
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Jackie Burt
- May 14, 2020
- 2 min
We Could Measure Student Achievement Through A Different Lens
Educational Reform – a term widely used and rarely accomplished, partly because it’s the way it’s always been done. Status quo....
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Jackie Burt
- Apr 7, 2020
- 2 min
It's Not The Time to Stick to Boring!
Today is April 8, 2020. Covid restrictions have descended upon us and schools are closing their doors for the remainder of the school...
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Jackie Burt
- Apr 7, 2020
- 2 min
Advocate Advocate Advocate
In the midst of Covid, virtual learning, and isolation, it is important to remember your power to advocate. Parents: advocate for...
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Jackie Burt
- Mar 3, 2015
- 2 min
Standardized Tests...Resources...From an Orsch Perspective
When Orsch first began, it had very little. It had big ideas, but little resources. It was forced to create an environment built of...
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Jackie Burt
- Apr 9, 2014
- 10 min
transcript from our April 10, 2014 meeting.
View a video of the meeting here: Video: Shaping the future of Orsch Jackie: Thank you for coming today 😊 I will actually be reading to...
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Jackie Burt
- Jul 6, 2013
- 5 min
Test Validity and Test Reliability
In addition to concerns about killing engagement, we must begin to consider more diligently the validity and reliability of standardized...
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Jackie Burt
- Mar 13, 2013
- 1 min
DUH!
Education currently exists in a test-driven climate. The objective of this test-driven climate is to promote higher student achievement –...
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