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We Can Only Make Education Work When We Are In It Together

Debbie Zacarian June 9, 2015 November 23, 2020 Leave a comment

by Debbie Zacarian & Michael Silverstone How do two separate people from different places and with different roles actually go about writing one sentence let alone a book? Our answer takes some explaining as it reflects what we believe is needed in education, now. Partnerships are key The process of …

IS MORE TESTING THE REMEDY FOR WHAT’S NOT WORKING?

Debbie Zacarian January 30, 2015 November 23, 2020 Leave a comment

US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recently reemphasized the importance of the annual testing requirement. One of the key reasons he’s advocating for them is that they provide information about what’s working and what’s not. A coalition of civil rights groups also support annual testing for the same reason– as a means to “target …

Dr. Debbie Zacarian @debbiezacarian ·

10 Oct

MA voters, please vote YES on Q2. Since it was implemented in '03, the MCAS has disadvantaged students with learning & language differences & disabilities, forced teachers to teach to the test, & prevented too many students from being the competent learners that they are.

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23 Sep

Dr. @Cohnvargas and Dr. @DebbieZacarian’s book provides research-based information and tangible tools on how teachers and schools can create identity-safe spaces and foster belongingness in the classroom. Read Dr. Harris’s review: https://ow.ly/klbb50TtAxg @TCPress @duqedu

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Dr. Debbie Zacarian @debbiezacarian ·

27 Aug

Excited to see students getting on and off the school buses! It’s that special time of year where we are welcoming a great community of learners. Here’s to putting policies into practice that work successfully for all.

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Dr. Debbie Zacarian @debbiezacarian ·

15 Aug

ASSETS, the podcast, turns the spotlight from those of us who were interviewed to a "Meet the Host" episode with Dr. Jobi Lawrence. A must-listen episode about the personal journey she took to pursue what became a stellar career in bilingual/ML education.

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