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Dave Stuart Jr.

Why Did my Students Bomb their Extended Research Paper?

May 8, 2012 By Dave Stuart Jr. Leave a Comment

At the Michigan Reading Association (MRA) conference this past spring, I heard Mike Schmoker give an address about his most recent book Focus. During the address, Schmoker recommended that, when building curriculum, each summative paper should be graded for a single item (e.g., explaining quotations). I tried this on a recent epic research assignment that I […]

Can the Common Core State Standards Promote Student Flourishing?

May 7, 2012 By Dave Stuart Jr. 5 Comments

For me, there is one primary mission in my classroom every day: to increase my students chances for long-term flourishing. I believe that every one of my students has unique gifts within them that, when placed in the proper circumstances, will allow them to make positive contributions to the world that only they can make. The question […]

What do Demons have to do with the Common Core State Standards?

May 6, 2012 By Dave Stuart Jr. 12 Comments

No, I’m not saying that I think the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are spawned by the devil’s minions. Not even close. Let me explain. Ever since I entered the University of Michigan’s School of Education in 2005, standards have been one of my greatest weaknesses as a teacher. And, like a brave warrior, I […]

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