Nancy Frey
Nancy Frey (nfrey@sdsu.edu) is a professor of educational leadership at San Diego State University, California, and a teacher leader at Health Science High.
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Rigor isn't a mystery. It's a mindset (and a practice)
"I know rigor when I see it." We've all heard that line. Maybe we've even said it. But here's the problem: If we can't describe what rigor looks like, how can we plan for it, support it, or replicate it? Rigor isn’t a vibe. It’s not how long a homework […] -
5 questions PLCs should ask to promote equity
How might the work of professional learning communities (PLCs) focus on the changes necessary to ensure that all students are engaged, inspired, and successful? Despite current efforts, some groups of students are not making expected progress to meet grade-level standards and achieve at the highest levels. PLCs present a rich […] -
Close and Critical Reading
"Close reading" refers to a level of understanding that students of any age can achieve with the right kind of instruction. In this webinar, authors Nancy Frey and Doug Fisher share an overview of a research-based instructional plan that teachers, schools, and districts can use to stretch students' capacity to read […] -
Lessons scooped from the melting pot
Consider the challenges facing one district: 27,000 students in 44 elementary schools in a southern California border district.Most students—72% — are classified as English language learners as measured by the California English Language Development Test (CELDT). Although 65% of the students are Hispanic/Latino and speak Spanish as a first language, 16% are Asian/Pacific Islander and speak Tagalog, Japanese, or Korean […]
