A simple idea, elegant execution
Today I would like to share an idea I learned from E.J. Rossi. Mr. Rossi is the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction in the...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
Jan 11, 20173 min read
Why Students Achievement is Not Soaring: A Shocking Secret
For more than a decade TESS Consultants have been training teachers in how to most effectively and efficiently teach students. ...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
Dec 6, 20162 min read
"But, where should we start?"
Recently I had an opportunity to attend a training on new tools that have been developed that will provide additional data to schools...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
Oct 25, 20162 min read
Who said this was a good idea?
I was raised Catholic. There are some indelible memories of attending mass every Sunday and “church school” every Wednesday. In case you...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D
Sep 9, 20162 min read
The order makes a difference, for words and for school improvement
“The dog bit the boy. The boy bit the dog. Same words. Different order. Different meaning. Different impact. Especially for the dog!”...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
May 26, 20162 min read
The boy who cried wolf, learned his lesson, then became a school administrator
Once upon a time, it was decided that schools were supposed to look at data, to determine which students were not performing well. The...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D
May 17, 20161 min read
Are the keys to success really a secret?
Mike Schmoker’s new book, Leading with Focus: Elevating the Essentials for School and District Improvement was recently released. If you...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
Feb 23, 20161 min read
Chopping trees requires actual chopping
Pondering Abraham Lincoln’s quote, “If I have 6 six hours to chop down a tree, I will spend the first 4 hours sharpening my axe.” What...
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Gene Tavernetti
Apr 8, 20153 min read
TOTS: Has Your District Been Infected?
Is your staff suffering from Trainer of Trainers Syndrome (TOTS)? What is TOTS: The disappointment/discouragement felt by administration...
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tovarjanae
Sep 7, 20141 min read
Adequate Teacher Training
An article published in Education Week, August 14, 2014, reports teachers feel inadequately prepared for Common Core, even after...
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