Starr Sackstein
Starr Sackstein, NBCT
New York, NY, United States
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Podcast: #StrongerTogether with Dr.Matthew Joseph
Enjoy this short video podcast with Dr Matthew Joseph and I as we talk about many different student-centered instructional practices. → Read More
Do You Want to Hack Homework This Year?
There are so many responsibilities students have once they leave school we often don't give any room for their own personal interests. → Read More
Learning Personalized Part 4: Clear and Compelling Assessments
In our fourth segment, we take on the challenge of what we put in our gradebooks and how that is communicated with students and families. → Read More
Learning Personalized Podcast: Hacking Assessment Part 1
I'm excited to share part 1 of a 4 part series on Hacking Assessment with Allison Zmuda. → Read More
Set Up a Student-Empowered Classroom
Students thrive in learning environments that value them as learners. → Read More
Approaching the New Year With a No Grades Classroom
Shifting this mindset about grades is a challenging one. Don't give up if it doesn't go well right away. → Read More
Does Teaching Get Easier With Time?
Being an educator requires constant growth. We're always on a stage. Students and colleagues notice everything and since we want to model... → Read More
How Can Well-Crafted Questions Improve Learning?
We must cultivate conversation in our classrooms, real dialogue between more than just one teacher and one student... → Read More
Inquiry Based Lessons Require Flexibility (Part 2)
Projects in this environment grow so many skills that go beyond classroom learning, consider the whole child... → Read More
Lessons Learned Preparing for TED That Will Inform Future Teaching
Bring your passion to what you do and that will read when you share. → Read More
10 Lessons Learned From Harry Potter
Like with all good literature, there are many themes and lessons we can learn and apply to our everyday lives... → Read More
Worry Smart: Advice from an Entrepreneur
Too often, teachers worry like this... especially in the current climate of fear that many education reforms have created. → Read More
What Does it Mean to Be 'Educated' in the 21st Century?
Educational systems must be aware of the world they turn graduated students into and must adjust accordingly. → Read More
How Being a Mom Changed My Teaching
Being a parent has softened me in all of the right ways as far as my teaching is concerned. → Read More
Teachers vs Educators: Which Are You?
Teaching isn't just a job to an educator, it's a calling. It's passion and commitment and a desire to amplify the voices... → Read More
[Podcast] #FocusED on Assessing With Respect
It's always fun to be on the Focused podcast. Have a listen and let me know what you think. → Read More
[Podcast] Why Learning Centers for Secondary?
Listen to our podcast with NH ASCD about Hacking Learning Centers. → Read More
Edupreneurs Unite - Listen to the Dr. Will Show about Mastery Portfolio [podcast]
Listen to my recent podcast with Dr. Will about my transition to COO of Mastery Portfolio. → Read More
Homework Reimagined: A Case for Continuous Learning
How and why should we reimagine homework if we want to honor the dignity of our students? Read Emma Chiappetta's post to learn how... → Read More
Learning Library Skills is Still Important
Academic research can be frustrating, but we must expose students to the library before they get to college to ensure success. → Read More