Jun 3
56 min 10 sec
Episode Description
Starr is considered a leading voice in innovative assessment and grading practices, but it didn’t start out that way. Once upon a time, she was a teacher in her classroom on the precipice of making a terrifying change. In this episode, Nat talks with Starr about how her growth journey triggered a shift in her practices and eventually a significant pivot in her career. Learn how Starr learned to let go of control and empower students so you can do the same.
Show Notes:
Doing personal, inner work sparks an openness to change and learning, as Starr did when she chose to transform her assessment and grading practices.
The biggest misconception about assessment is that kids cannot be assessors on their behalf; this makes it vulnerable to releasing control.
Cultivating respectful education by seeing people and moving together puts joy back into the job.
When being an innovative teacher puts a target on your back.
Leveraging our skills as teachers allows us to move beyond typical jobs in education to expand our impact.
Surrendering to the energy of the universe to enable our path to unfold and find our people.
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