The 16 characteristics delineated in this research based position paper indicate that these characteristics, when present over time, lead to higher levels of student achievement and overall development.

In your reading, focus on the 5 characteristics of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and the 6 Culture and Community Characteristics.  In your writing, share your thoughts.  Be sure to relate your comments to what you have seen or not in the classrooms you have visited or worked in.  

Use this blog post to comments about Learning How to Kiss a Frog: Advice for those who work with pre- and early adolescents.  Be sure to label your post with the chapter and page number you are referring to.  

Use this Blog Post to write about what you are "following"... You are responsible to post weekly:

1. Post a summary and reaction to what you are "following" including a hyperlink to an article /website that is referenced.
2. Post comments/reactions about two other blog posts from your classmates.