Author Archives: Karen Duffy

Skillful Teaching

The research is clear– the most important factor contributing to student achievement is the skill of each individual teacher. We’ve …

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The Gift of Time

It’s hard to believe that we have been in the Ed.D. program for a year. Time flies! What is even …

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Blogging at the Beach

It’s true. Everything is better at the beach. Seabrook Island is the place my family comes to recharge our batteries. …

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Women Education Leaders in Virginia Conference

Last week, I attended my first WELV conference in Charlottesville. It’s no secret that I love all things blue and …

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My Little Yellow Jacket

My Little Yellow Jacket 74 days. If my son can hang in there for just seventy-four more days, he will …

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Irony of Standard 7

The revisions to the Guidelines for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria have implications for K-12 teachers and administrators throughout …

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Press on

The Fredericksburg cohort met with Martin Reardon last night to review the expectations for Formative Assessment I. For me, this …

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“I Wish I Had Done More”

Regretfully, Joe Paterno cannot go back and do more; but State College can. The interim president of Penn State University’s …

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When Something Still Fits….

One of the tasks I dread most each year is changing my closet over when the seasons change. Small closets …

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On Learning to Write….Again

If you are lucky enough, you will have a cheerleaderin your corner. My grandmother was that person for me. Always …

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