Teacher Shortage vs. Teacher Retention
It has been a while since I have written anything new in this blog. Much of this was due to transitions within my career and the onset of...
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Tom Torrento
- Jun 6, 2018
- 2 min
All Work & No Play Is Not Guaranteeing Kindergarteners Are More Prepared!
When I think back to my kindergarten days with Ms. Brock, I fondly remember learning my letters and discovering new knowledge, but beyond...
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Tom Torrento
- May 30, 2018
- 1 min
Why Teachers are Walking Out!
This is hands down the best thing i've read addressing teacher walk-outs that are occurring around the country! Teachers matter! Give...
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Tom Torrento
- May 30, 2018
- 1 min
Court finds teacher evaluation system flawed
This article addresses something that is near and dear to my heart, teacher evaluation. Currently states use multiple models and while...
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Tom Torrento
- May 22, 2018
- 2 min
How Our Schools are Suffering in Michigan
Michigan used to be a state that produced some of the best teachers in the country. As a result, we were able to hold on to the most...
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Tom Torrento
- May 13, 2018
- 1 min
Standardized Teaching for Standardized Testing - Issues In Education Today
In this article, Luke Wilcox (2017-18 Michigan Teacher of the Year) addresses problems with our current profession by suggesting a change...
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Tom Torrento
- Apr 26, 2018
- 1 min
Educating in Lower Socioeconomics!
This is a pretty amazing article. Teacher burnout is acknowledged which is an important fact as well as the concept of successful...
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Tom Torrento
- Apr 24, 2018
- 1 min
Getting Past Politics and Working Together!
It is time for a bipartisan commitment to public education reform. We need the politicians on both sides to prioritize real solutions to...
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Tom Torrento
- Apr 24, 2018
- 1 min
Poverty Matters!
Michigan’s top 10 and 10 plan for Education reform acknowledges the fact that poverty matters. The real question will be whether or not...
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Tom Torrento
- Apr 22, 2018
- 1 min
Every Teacher Needs a Mentor
This is the most important factor to every great teacher! Great teachers know what they know and more importantly know what they do not...
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Tom Torrento
- Apr 22, 2018
- 1 min
Mental Health in Schools: The Current Crisis!
School mental health is an epidemic right now and most schools are severely understaffed/unequipped to truly handle it. The average case...
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Tom Torrento
- Apr 20, 2018
- 1 min
Utilizing Staff Meetings to Turn Around Underperforming High Schools!
A interesting approach to handle systemic issues in American High Schools! This intentional meeting practice is something that makes...
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Tom Torrento
- Apr 19, 2018
- 1 min
Lansing Bound - MTOY 2018
Had the privilege of interviewing for Michigan Teacher of the Year in Lansing this morning and had wonderful conversations with the MTOY...
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Tom Torrento
- Apr 19, 2018
- 1 min
Early Childhood Teacher Pay!
Early childhood is one of the most crucially developmental stages of a child’s life. The issue with teacher pay is not and should not be...
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Tom Torrento
- Apr 17, 2018
- 1 min
Four Myths About Teacher Pay
Don't want to start an all out war, but I will put it this way. Currently as a Director responsible for teaching and administering two...
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Tom Torrento
- Apr 15, 2018
- 2 min
Michigan children are guaranteed a free education, but not necessarily a quality one...
An interesting read regarding what the State Constitution guarantees to students in regards to free education. The question at hand is...
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Tom Torrento
- Apr 14, 2018
- 1 min
Educational Equity in Michigan is a Pipedream...
The sad truth about our current state of Education in our state! It is time for change! We need equitable education for EVERY student in...
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