The Gatekeepers

Table of Contents

Introduction: Gatekeepers Beware: A Whole New World Awaits…

Chapter 1: Rapid Tests

Chapter 2: “Assessment as Expression of Core Values”, Guest Writer: Rick Wormeli

Chapter 3: Shields Down

Chapter 4: “Partnering With Students to Personalize Learning”, Guest Writers: Bena Kallick & Allison Zmuda

Chapter 5: Hiding Places

Chapter 6: “It’s Not Just About Student Engagement.” Guest Writer: Ted Spear

Chapter 7: Time Out

Chapter 8: “Time is a Precious Commodity.” Guest Writer: Emily Walton-Doris

Chapter 9: Search Party

Chapter 10: “Don’t you trust their students?” Guest Writer: Michael Lawrence

Chapter 11: A Show of Force

Chapter 12: “Team over Faculty” Guest Writer: Luke Coles

Chapter 13: Growing Gains

Chapter 14: “Making Professional Learning Visible”, Guest Writer: Tanisha Nugent Chang

Chapter 15: To Lead - or Manage, that is a question?

Chapter 16: “Leadership in Designing a New School” Guest Writer: John Neretlis

Chapter 17: Political Correctness

Chapter 18: “We Censor Ourselves.” Guest Writer: Douglas Reeves

Chapter 19: Higher Education

Chapter 20: “Post Secondary Education: The Presence of Invisible Steps and Stairs” Guest Writer: Beverley Freedman

Chapter 21: Five Days in October

Chapter 22: House of Mirrors

Chapter 23: “Saving Students From A Shattered System”, Guest Writers: Eldon “Cap” Lee

Chapter 24: The Sausage Machine: Policy Making and School Funding

Conclusion: Further Discussion: Embrace the Storm