TACL
Lower-Primary Student Perceptions Survey
The Student Perception Survey (SPS) instrument consists of a battery of items in the form of observer-reported statements that the respondents affirm using a rating scale. These statements were formulated to map with the observable attributes of thei...
Climate Education
Setting Up Environmental Clubs (Uganda)
Story about the leadership of Teach For Uganda fellow Chandia Judith in forming vibrant and inclusive environmental clubs in her placement community in Uganda and involving and training many members from the wider community.
TACL
6 Questions to Tackle When Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness in the Classroom
The following six questions will support your transition from being classified as "proficient" to "exemplary" level according to Charlotte Danielson's Evaluation Model.
TACL
Learnings From Culturally Sustaining Classroom Across the Globe
In this video, explore what distinguishes successful classrooms that embrace students’ culture as a core part of the classroom experience. You’ll notice that many of these items are simply markers of good teaching.
Climate Education
The Role of Education in Addressing Climate Change
In this blog series, experts and thought leaders present their views on how essential education is for addressing climate change. The blogs can be both an informative and inspiring source of information for teachers and a resource for sparking classr...
Education in Emergencies
Trinka and Sam: The Big Fire
A story that helps young children, their families, and teachers talk about feelings and worries they may have after experiencing a large-scale fire like a wildfire. This children's book describes some of Trinka's and Sam's reactions and how their par...
TACL
Stories on Vision: "Why Is This Family So Satisfied, and Why Is This Teacher So Angry?"
In this article from 2019, Steven Farr shares two experiences: a dinner with a Navajo family describing their love for a school he found wanting and a classroom visit with a Navajo teacher who challenges his suggesting that her students be prepared f...