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Me llamo Gene Recently I was listening to a language teacher who said the one thing that prevents people from quickly learning a language...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
- Mar 15, 2016
- 2 min
Easier said than done: Humility is a student's best look
I once wrote a short story about a young man who had been the victim of horrible physical and psychological bullying as he was growing...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
- Mar 9, 2016
- 2 min
Though the condition is highly contagious, rest assured there is a cure
“Is it tinnitus, Doc? I know it is tinnitus.” Between WebMD and all the television ads, I was pretty sure I had nailed the diagnosis. ...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
- Mar 2, 2016
- 1 min
Proximity to the problem does not an expert make
It was the early 1980’s. They said everyone needed to have a computer. The Internet was a not a thing yet. Email was limited to...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
- Feb 23, 2016
- 1 min
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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Janae Tovar
- Feb 12, 2016
- 3 min
When was the last time you checked your tire pressure?
You may have noticed the tagline for TESS Consulting states, “Inflating the tires, not reinventing the wheel”. You may also have wondered...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
- Jan 11, 2016
- 3 min
For golfers and teachers alike, new technology will only get you so far
Eighty percent of success is just showing up. -Woody Allen I have always loved this quote by Woody Allen. It demonstrates the gross...
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Carin Contreras
- Dec 31, 2015
- 3 min
Which is worse, failure to launch or failure to fly the plane?
In the world of public education, I often hear leaders reference initiatives by saying, “Oh, we do that!” “We do Project Based Learning.”...
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Gene Tavernetti
- Dec 3, 2015
- 2 min
Checking for Understanding Never Goes Out of Style
We at TESS attempt to provide relevant, up to date information and opinions on topics that impact teaching and learning. Our blog posts...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
- Oct 30, 2015
- 2 min
No tricks, structured, effective lessons are a treat
With Halloween in the air, the merits of tricks versus treats weighs on the minds of many. Very early in the history of TESS Consulting,...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
- Oct 12, 2015
- 3 min
Slow Down on the Content, Not the Delivery
What is the one of the most frequently repeated pieces of advice given to Special Education teachers? They say you have to slow down. It...
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Janae Tovar
- Oct 5, 2015
- 2 min
Sorry Students, There's No Time for Dialog!
Last week, I wrote about the importance of effective lesson planning because of known physiological constraints that affect how much a...
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Janae Tovar
- Sep 30, 2015
- 3 min
Teaching As if Your Warm Water Might Run Out
This past Labor Day weekend, my family and I had the wonderful opportunity to go camping at a Patrick’s Point State Park. It is located...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
- Sep 2, 2015
- 1 min
Multiple Initiatives, Multiple Rabbits Leave You Disappointed
To Whom It May Concern: Caution! As you begin this new school year ask yourself, “Are you managing multiple initiatives in your district...
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Randall Olson, Ed.D.
- Aug 31, 2015
- 3 min
Welcome Back to Unreality!
If we are to believe the script we have been given, our welcome back-to-school speeches will be prefaced by the title above, “Welcome...
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Gene Tavernetti
- Aug 24, 2015
- 2 min
3 Ways to Get More from Classroom Ideas on the Internet
There a lots and lots of online forums, services, etc. that provide teachers with sample lessons. In this article I will use the term...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
- Jun 4, 2015
- 2 min
Cracking the Code: Lack of Shared Vocab Not Nearly Working
"When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean neither more nor less.” It is...
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Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.
- May 29, 2015
- 3 min
Focusing on Less Makes Room for More
If there is one thing in which there is near unanimous agreement among educators regarding our new standards, it is that the application...
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Janae Tovar
- May 19, 2015
- 2 min
For Close Reading, Skills Taught in Isolation Leave Educators Feeling Underprepared
I have heard from many teachers that they have received training on Close Reading because they have been to a workshop on how to write...
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Carin Contreras
- May 12, 2015
- 3 min
First Grade Teacher Zeroes in on Rigor
In the media, we are bombarded with stories about teachers who are struggling and frustrated with implementing the Common Core standards...
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