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Can rigorous instruction be implemented with English language learners? Our guest says yes. Here's how...

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Katherine B. Watts is the Director of Curriculum for Monson Public Schools in Monson, Massachusetts. Prior to this position, she had been honored to work as a classroom Spanish teacher in Springfield Public Schools for 6 years, as a reading specialist and 7th – 8th grade English Language Arts teacher for 12 years in Monson and the Assistant Principal of Granite Valley Middle School, Monson for one year.

Keeping with the spirit of the season, we ask our guest to reflect on a few of her favorite educational things.

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Sharon Davis is the Executive Director for School Leadership for the Killeen, Texas School District. She has been in education for 36 years - having served as Curriculum Director, principal, assistant principal, curriculum specialist, and 17 years as a classroom teacher.

Some of the ideas we hold about gifted students are misguided. Our guest debunks some of the established myths and misconceptions.

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Dani Sullivan is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher who has been teaching AIG students for 11 years. Currently the AIG coordinator for Union County Public Schools and a member of the North Carolina Association of Gifted and Talented Board of Directors.

Yes, it's possible to increase rigor with students in poverty if you understand these key points.

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Abbigail Armstrong is an educational consultant on rigor, motivation and working with diverse populations. She is also an assistant professor at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Increasing rigor in preschool, Kindergarten and first grade? Our guest believes that rigor in early childhood education is appropriate and produces positive outcomes.

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Tara Zaremba has been in education for 16 years working as a teacher and facilitator for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District.

Our guest loves math and has developed some creative and enjoyable ways to make solving math problems enjoyable.

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Dr. Elizabeth A. Johnson is a high school math teacher and college professor in southern Ohio. She holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership, is a member of the Ohio Department of Education Network of Regional Leaders, and on her District's Leadership Team, Building Leadership Team, and Teacher Based Team. Dr. Johnson has provided professional development for Mathematics Instructional Techniques in both Ohio and Kentucky.