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A culture of teaching and learning often produces great achievement but a culture of achievement rarely results in great teaching and learning

Dangerously Irrelevant

Drew Perkins said: Perhaps the most saddening part of a Culture of Achievement is its low ceiling. While it may be politically and strategically smart to pursue the quick hits of raising test scores, it’s a fool’s bargain that limits the potential of our students in a myriad of ways.

Culture 101
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Understanding why students cheat and use AI: Insights for meaningful assessments

eSchool News

This article explores the major reasons students resort to cheating and using AI, and offers strategies to help teachers design assessments that minimize these tendencies, informed by the latest research on assessment practices. Solution for teachers : To combat this, its important to make learning experiences relevant.

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Diversity in Hiring Doesn’t Start With Hiring

Edsurge

Similarly, don’t over-emphasize rapport or cultural fit over more clear and objective indicators of a good candidate like job skills and competencies. Asking candidates to show--not just tell--how they can do the job is a more authentic assessment and can help you see how a candidate might perform in their job.