Do remember your first year as a teacher? Do you remember the hopes and dreams you had for your...
Learning Environments
Moving Beyond Labels
A few years ago at the San Diego Equity Symposium, I got to hear Liz Murray tell her story about...
It’s How You Teach, Not Just What You Teach
Many teachers share frustration that they can’t always meet the needs of their students because...
See Me. Know Me. Grow Me.
My kids along with many others are getting ready to go back to school within the next few weeks....
What if we were obsessively learner-centered in schools?
As the world continues to evolve and change in dynamic ways, there is an increasingly urgent call...
Creating a Professional Learning Culture Where the Input and Opinions of Teachers are Valued
The teacher-leader model standards highlight that, “An effective teacher is the strongest...
Why Prioritizing Relationships in Schools Matters
I recently shared this article, "What if schools focused on relationships instead of test scores?"...
What I Learned Visiting Over 100 Schools in 2018
As 2018 winds down I have been reflecting on the year (and going through my pictures). I can say...
Dr. Katie Martin
Dr. Katie Martin is the author of Learner-Centered Innovation and VP of Leadership and Learning at Altitude Learning. She teaches in the graduate school of Education at High Tech High and is on the board of Real World Scholars. Learn More.
LEARNER-CENTERED INNOVATION
Favortie Posts
Setting Goals and Aligning our Learner-Centered Systems
I love Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead podcast and recently she had on James Clear to talk about his...
Why You Should Allow Students to Retake Tests
Many students are in different places with what they know and are able to do. As we are settling...
3 Ways to Empathize With Learners To Meet Them Where They Are
It’s a common refrain to say be the teacher that you needed. On the surface level, this makes...
Designing Authentic Projects
Despite the efforts of educators, and initiatives, the Gallup poll highlights that too often...