tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477246474641682386.post2340369566105984159..comments2023-03-04T05:57:32.926-05:00Comments on Principal Howell: Let’s call it “practice” or an “opportunity” to showcase learning!principalhowellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04596246239325645935noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477246474641682386.post-84683770961799608062014-09-21T14:11:30.896-04:002014-09-21T14:11:30.896-04:00Thanks for reading! I feel it needs to be purpose...Thanks for reading! I feel it needs to be purposeful, meaningful, and differentiated while providing some choice. Empowering students is the key. Have a great week! principalhowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596246239325645935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477246474641682386.post-90005941499405276972014-09-21T14:09:47.896-04:002014-09-21T14:09:47.896-04:00Thanks for reading! HW has always been something ...Thanks for reading! HW has always been something that generates a lot of conversation. Have a great week!principalhowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596246239325645935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477246474641682386.post-72825239875301369572014-09-21T12:28:04.830-04:002014-09-21T12:28:04.830-04:00I'll second Amy's comment about the value ...I'll second Amy's comment about the value of choice in homework. <br /><br />Far too often we (parents AND teachers) confuse homework with rigor. By no stretch of the imagination am I an anti-homework person, but we must ensure that the homework we assign is purposeful and meaningful to our students. Reed Gillespiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15706133962933251976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477246474641682386.post-76504196430071715902014-09-21T08:05:36.838-04:002014-09-21T08:05:36.838-04:00It's valuable to start any conversation about ...It's valuable to start any conversation about work outside of the classroom by looking at its purpose. I love how your son's teacher is empowering her students through choice. I also love having this conversation with your staff. Thank you for sharing their responses -- it gives me a lot to think about.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09190359791187413011noreply@blogger.com