General News

News from the trenches

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2010 has already been a very busy and productive year at the Center for Educational Leadership (CEL).

Effective Leadership

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How does one measure a principal’s effectiveness? Recent research explores this interesting topic.

Oregon Proficiency Project

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What would student understanding look like if it was based upon proficiency-based evidence?   How might student understanding be supported through formative assessment? 

Hardwired to Learn

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Recent brain research reveals that children are able to grasp sophisticated mathematical concepts at a very young age. 

Quantity vs. Quality

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Extended learning time or quality of teaching? Find out what makes the biggest difference in student achievement.

Fishing and Teaching

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What lessons can we learn from fishing as it applies to instructional leadership?

Collegial Conversations

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CEL’s webinar:  Colleagues from around the nation weigh in on the same topic.

Math and Science Too Scary

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An Intel survey finds that most parents are more comfortable talking with their children about drugs than the subjects Math or Science.

Duncan Cites UW’s Teacher Prep

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The research is clear, the quality of classroom instruction is the most critical factor influencing student learning.

The Issue with Math

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The recently released NAEP Math scores reveal little or no gains for fourth grade and eighth grade students in the area of mathematics. This news fuels the nation’s conversation about Math.

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