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Starr Sackstein
United States
Registrace 30. 12. 2012
Mainly this channel documents my educational journey to help students shift their mindset away from the traditional system.
Students, parents, and other teachers need to start thinking of achievement in terms of learning skills, not grades. It's all about metacognition and awareness of ourselves as learners.
Students, parents, and other teachers need to start thinking of achievement in terms of learning skills, not grades. It's all about metacognition and awareness of ourselves as learners.
Katy Wells, non-profit worker
With over 10 years of experience as a program director at JW Foundation and 13 years of experience as an elementary school teacher, Katy Wells is passionate about transforming our educational system to be more inclusive and supportive of all learners. Wells partners with administrators, educators, and coaches to develop programs around the JW Foundation's learning principles that best meet the individual needs of their students, school, or team. She applies creative questioning and flexible problem-solving skills to support program participants in identifying areas of strength and need and developing collaborative solutions.
As an educator, Wells empowered her students to discover their strengths, learn to take risks, value the opportunity to grow, and develop a passion for learning. She provided inquiry-based learning experiences in all subject areas, piloted the Mind Up social and emotional learning curriculum, and created and co-wrote the website for the third-grade team. As a program director, she manages and updates the foundation's WordPress website and Slack workspace. Wells facilitated online discussions and resources for educators, coaches, parents, and students interested in our educational approach.
Katy Wells believes that learning and growth are never-ending processes, and I look for opportunities to work beyond my comfort zone, learn from feedback and mistakes, and strive to grow, learn, and do.
As an educator, Wells empowered her students to discover their strengths, learn to take risks, value the opportunity to grow, and develop a passion for learning. She provided inquiry-based learning experiences in all subject areas, piloted the Mind Up social and emotional learning curriculum, and created and co-wrote the website for the third-grade team. As a program director, she manages and updates the foundation's WordPress website and Slack workspace. Wells facilitated online discussions and resources for educators, coaches, parents, and students interested in our educational approach.
Katy Wells believes that learning and growth are never-ending processes, and I look for opportunities to work beyond my comfort zone, learn from feedback and mistakes, and strive to grow, learn, and do.
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Dr. Katie Harrison, Secondary Science Coordinator
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"Formal job: responsible to 70 science educators annually; in charge of facilitating PLCs, running PL opportunities, and supporting teacher use of science curriculum; manage materials and budgets for new and existing courses; evaluate, select, and purchase curricular resources with teachers for schools; support instructional practices, including regular classroom visits Informal/non-named job: ...
Connie Hamilton, Education Consultant and author
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Connie Hamilton has served the field of education as a teacher, instructional coach, elementary and secondary principal, and district curriculum director. She is the author of four books that support teachers and leaders in schools. As a speaker and presenter, Connie is known for hands-on, practical approaches to solving instructional snafus. She perfectly balances the research and clear strate...
Chris McNutt, Executive Director of a Non Profit
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Operating and working with Human Restoration Project to inform, guide, and grow the progressive education movement, such as creating resources, a podcast, blogs, professional development, and hosting a yearly conference.
Dr Alexandra Laing, Research Officer
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Laing is a well-respected educational leader working to promote and implement STEM and PBL Education nationally. Her experience as a Research Administrator at an HBCU, National Director of School Leadership with a national non-profit, Congressional Fellow with the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship, as an Instructional Specialist with K-12 Curriculum at the School District of Pal...
Dr. Lindsay Prendergast, Leadership Coach
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Lindsay Prendergast coaches principals in a large urban district. She also provide professional learning workshops on the Danielson Framework for Teaching and independent consulting for schools on assessment and grading.
Harris Insler, Student Mental Health Advocate
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Harris Lee shares about his journey and passion for helping students with their mental health and how being a teacher and parent prepared him for this job.
Diana Laufenberg, Executive Director
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Are you interested in learning more about the career pathways mentioned in Starr Sackstein's new book? Check out this interview with Diana Laufenberg as she shares her journey from the classroom until today. We hope you find these videos helpful in your continued journey on your career path. Educators, you can continue to make an impact after you’re ready to leave the classroom! This video seri...
Tracey Kenny Borrielli, Deputy Director of Inmate Training & Ed for the MA Depart of Corrections
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Are you interested in learning more about the career pathways mentioned in Starr Sackstein's new book? Check out this interview with Tracey Kenny Borrelli as she shares her journey from the classroom until today. We hope you find these videos helpful in your continued journey on your career path. Educators, you can continue to make an impact after you’re ready to leave the classroom! This video...
Walter McKenzie, ASCD Senior Director, Member Communities
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Are you interested in learning more about the career pathways mentioned in Starr Sackstein's new book? Check out this interview with Walter Mckenzie from ASCD as he shares his journey from the classroom until today. We hope you find these videos helpful in your continued journey on your career path. Educators, you can continue to make an impact after you’re ready to leave the classroom! This vi...
Jordana Benone, educator
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Listen in on this conversation between Jordana Benone and Starr Sackstein as Jordana shares her career journey, which has led her in and out of the classroom over the years. Now a master English teacher, she talks about how each one of her roles has uniquely prepared her to help students. If you haven't read the book yet, you can here: amzn.to/3vUyrRP If you want to learn more about Starr Sacks...
Kayla Solinsky, Executive Director of private online school
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Join Starr Sackstein as she shares a conversation with Kayla Solinksy, executive director of a private online school. Here is a brief description of how Kayla moved away from traditional education. "I started a virtual school in 2018. We received accreditation in 2020. The school is growing, and I can have a lot of freedom as a professional who works from home. I work in the edtech space and co...
Jonathan Frye, Learning Development Specialist.
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Are you passionate about education but looking to explore opportunities beyond traditional teaching roles? Listen as Jonathan Frye and Starr Sackstein delve into the world of a Learning & Development Specialist! In this role, you will have the exciting task of designing, modifying, improving, and creating dynamic curricula for synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences within a business ...
Student Led Assessment Webinar part 1
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In this webinar, we discuss the foundational needs of building student-led assessment environments - we discuss the formative assessment process, portfolios, and feedback. Make sure to check it out
Starr Sackstein Giving Meaningful Feedback
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Starr Sackstein Giving Meaningful Feedback
Starr Sackstein Involving Students in the Assessment Process_ASCD
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Starr Sackstein Involving Students in the Assessment Process_ASCD
Starr Sackstein Assessing Students with Respect_ASCD
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Starr Sackstein Assessing Students with Respect_ASCD
Starr Sackstein Teaching Students to Give Peer Feedback_ASCD
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Starr Sackstein Teaching Students to Give Peer Feedback_ASCD
Starr Sackstein Why Grading is Problematic_ASCD
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Starr Sackstein Why Grading is Problematic_ASCD
Starr Sackstein_Technology to Enhance Collaboration_ASCD
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Addressing pushback about Learning Centers in secondary classrooms
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Addressing pushback about Learning Centers in secondary classrooms
5 things you need to thrive and succeed as a powerful woman
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5 things you need to thrive and succeed as a powerful woman
Participating in a Twitter Chat #CoreChat
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Participating in a Twitter Chat #CoreChat
Handling success, prioritizing tasks and moving forward strong #edchat #prodchat #bfc530
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Handling success, prioritizing tasks and moving forward strong #edchat #prodchat #bfc530
on getting involved and managing the work life balance #bfc530 #edchat #usedgov
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on getting involved and managing the work life balance #bfc530 #edchat #usedgov
Student conference about first semester grades and learning #ttog
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Student conference about first semester grades and learning #ttog
How lucky am I to be at #ECET2 and to be able to bare witness to so many amazing teachers celebra...
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How lucky am I to be at #ECET2 and to be able to bare witness to so many amazing teachers celebra...
Chapters 6&7 of the Great Gatsby Performed #wjpsaplit
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Chapters 6&7 of the Great Gatsby Performed #wjpsaplit
Your students are lucky to have you as a teacher
do you share these forms anywhere, Starr? Either way, the amount I am learning from your books/podcasts/YT channel is immense. Thank you
I'm so glad, Paul. I do have spreadsheets - you can email me at mssackstein@gmail.com and I can try to get you some to start with.
tnx
Thanks for the insight. Maybe I missed it but what level are your students? I'm assuming college level (16-18) but it's be good to have that clarified. :)
These are 12th grade students - but I also used the same format with my 9th grade classes
#love is my #oneword2021 Thank you for your work on helping more and more teachers #gogradeless !
It's all about love.
This is fantastic. It is great to see a student articulating what she is learning, how she is improving as a student and reflecting on the feedback she has received. Great work.
Thanks. She was a great student to work with - all the students in my classes could articulate their learning. It's the best reason to bring reflection into class and drop grades as a means for assessing learning
myeasypaper.com -best solution when you don’t have time for writing. 💯💯🙌🏻
Hello Starr, may I have a sample of one of your students' essays/ reflections which has your feedback! I really love your way of giving a detailed constuctive feedback! :)
Hi Yousra, I"m not sure that I have any with feedback as students often resolved it once they made revisions. There are a few more videos with student samples in them. I'm not sure if that is useful
Fantastic! This has been super helpful for my University reflective assignment.
I'm so glad you found it useful!
you are wonderful
Thanks!
You sound just like a good teacher. Congrats for teaching people
thanks. I do my best!
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amzn.to/1mcTxRr - You can get the book here
Here's a link to the webinar on 11/19 at 3pm ET bit.ly/1Wey1sG
Here's the link to the book amzn.to/1kBBx2j
Needed this this morning!
I'm so glad it helped out
How am I doing? Does this video help you understand? Please let me know if more clarification is necessary.
What do you think is the best approach for second language acquisition/learning?
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Starr - Maybe you need to re-upload the video to youtube, it does not work properly for me on any browser.
I'm sorry to hear that. let me see what I can do
may have something to do with the browser you are using... it isn't working in safari, but firefox/chrome okay
Me as well Starr. Only seeing the opening still of your face. :(
That's weird. Let me check it out. Was working yesterday
I am not seeing pictures of rubrics, was that your intent. I just see a non-moving picture of you.
How effective is your rubric? #ttog #effectivefeedback
What is the best strategy to keep the kids concentrate and focus on the assessments?
Juan Pablo Vargas Gonzalez This is how we come to a grade in the class, so my students know that this is their opportunity to show what they know. Since it's in their hands, they are motivated
Preparing for end of year self assessments - kids want to talk #ttog #edchat #sunchat
In preparation for the end of the year, students are reviewing learning to self assess. #ttog
Providing students with a choice for their end of treat self assessment. #TTOG
May 4, 2015
Starr, are you using a tablet camera? Do students know you're recording? Also, what prompted you to open a window into your classroom? I've been thinking of how to do that in a way that preserves the privacy of my students.
EduNut I did a periscope with my phone, so yes, they knew I was recording live. They have to sign waivers in my school and this class is all seniors. I try not to get people's names or faces where I can I. I like the idea of getting feedback and sharing some of the great stuff my kids are doing.
Starr Sackstein Thanks! I'll put that on my start-of-the-year things-to-do list. :-)
Oh, bummer. This got cut off. I'm catching up on all your videos since last month. I appreciate these little bite-sized morsels of wisdom.
EduNut I'm so glad you're finding them useful. Did the video get cut off or the comment?
Starr Sackstein The video got cut off. I'm planning on sharing these with colleagues, so as I've been watching them, I've been creating a little bit of a guide for them. The EduNut Guide to Starr! Okay...I swear, I'm not a stalker. lol
I'd love to see your guide when you're done. Is there anything you'd like me to make a video about? Are there any gaps that you can see after watching them all? I don't ever go back, lol.
Senior newspaper class periscope. Just a regular day. A small window into our publication #jerdchat
Not much happening now and I feel like I'm doing something wrong #ttog
#celebratemonday by providing kids the space to inspire themselves and each other
This is the perfect time of year to try out #TTOG in one class or one project. See you it goes.
Helping science and math teachers consider reflection in their classes #TTOG #STEM
I think that's a great idea because if students have to be in school anyway they might as well learn something especially if it's interesting. Grades mostly work for memorization; if people are truly passionate about something they would want to learn.
I'm pretty hard on myself. I work hard to live with a level of honesty to continue to grow. The self awareness has been a labor of life long Introspection and Therapy. I've applied things from my personal life to everything. Thank you for your kind words and validation. I appreciate it. It's not always easy but it is always worthwhile
This made me wonder if the deep level of self-awareness you demonstrate here is a rare thing in educators. I hope it's not, because It's so incredibly important to our craft. How many teachers are ever-mindful of their own deeply-ingrained beliefs and values to the point where they can push back in those times they can see how it impacts their assessment or their practice? I've been a mentor to veteran teachers and this level of introspection was rare. I hope you appreciate this about yourself.
What is learning? Such an important question for teachers to ask themselves from time to time. Easier to answer: What does learning look like? For me, it's not enough to see that a student gets from one column to the next in a rubric. I wish there was some way to be able to gauge how likely new info/knowledge/skills will be applied to contexts outside my classroom. I guess I'm bringing this up because to me, it's not about learning, but rather the quality of learning that we should somehow be able to assess. How can we be sure that once students achieve mastery, that it endures? We can compare pre- and post- tests and say, at the very least, a student scored higher so they must've learned something. But the true test for the quality of learning would be if that new idea/concept/skill/process endured and was independently applied to other contexts. Ideally, I would see this if my students kept comprehensive portfolios and I followed them for all four years of their high school days. Hmmm...I guess a teacher's got to have a dream. ;o)
those are some good questions... I'm working a piece right now that tries to address how well we know what students know... Love the idea of comprehensive portfolios that start in elementary school and travel with students til their formal early education ends... would be interesting for sure
Check out this video on CZcams if you're ready to consider a change in communicating learning
John, thanks for sharing your comprehensive thoughts on the subject. I think they will help others who are interested in science and math. You're awesome and now you've found me on another network!
It's interesting that you mentioned and many STEM educators believe their courses are heavy with content. To me, a few things seem so obvious: (1) the most important objective of STEM and non-STEM educators should be the facilitation of the development of lifelong skills - the four most important ones being effective learning, effective problem solving, teaming, and communicating; (2) the only content really critical for any topic really is the core knowledge (CN = knowledge that enables gathering, organizing! understanding, and using of material and enables meaningful interaction with experts) AND I'm not convinced there is all that much more CN for STEM classes that for history, Greek literature, Eastern religions, ... ; and (3) even the CN should NOT be the objective, i.e. the focus, of assessment but rather that CN should be the basis of student-centered activities that reinforce skills development leading to their becoming aligned and habitual personally for each person. It seems so obvious to me that the no grades approach is an even better fit with STEM courses - as is my personal choice of no textbooks and a PBL pedagogy. Don't get me wrong, no grades (and the other features) are good, I believe, for any course - but I am / was an engineering faculty member!!! MY CONCERN: There are too few educators at all levels willing to honestly consider such approaches to working with students!
I've been wondering how I can do this so I appreciate you sharing your journey. I'm going to spend my Sunday morning listening to your journey for this year.
Can't wait to hear what you think... :)
What concerns do you have?
I'm impressed with how your students infuse the actual standards into their reflection. Definitely something that I'll incorporate into my classroom activities. Great springboard for teachers to consider for their professional practices.
Thanks for watching, Gwen. I spend a lot of time working with kids to develop their reflections and the depth of their thoughts about their learning. I'm glad that's evident. Thanks again.
Starr, you read my mind. I have this topic on my Tech Tuesday lineup this week, and really love how you infused the technical aspects of using comments on GoogleDocs to provide specific feedback. One of my favorite features is the ability to provide a hyperlink in the comments, so I can point a student to another source (video on how to write a thesis, writing page from OWL, etc).
+Gwen Duralek that's a great suggestion
What do you look for when providing specific feedback to students?
How do you answer, "Can I do this again for a better grade?"