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Rutherford Learning Group, Inc is a research and professional development consultancy focused on high performance teaching and effective leadership. With over 25 years experience and study, RLG designs and delivers award winning training, media resources, institutes, and customized professional development services to education clients worldwide. Our mission is to significantly enhance the quality of education for children and youth through the personal and professional development of educators.

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The Artisan Teacher: A Field Guide to Skillful Teaching

The Artisan Teacher provides an in-depth examination of 23 themes of teacher artisanship. It is intended for K – 12 teachers and those responsible for developing and supporting teachers. 

$19.50

ISBN 978-0-9914724-0-6; 179 pages, paperback

Author: Mike Rutherford, Ed.D.; Publisher: Rutherford Learning Group, Inc., Weddington, NC; Copyright © 2013, All rights reserved.

Cover and interior book design by Larry W. Van Hoose; Illustrations by Laurette Clark Wolfe

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rlgmike Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·
25 Mar

Great to be at Doby’s Bridge ES (Fort Mill SD, SC) this morning working on “Leading High-Performing Teams” thanks Principal Amanda Kubbs for hosting us!

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rlgmike Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·
25 Mar

This Cognia Leaderchat with Jeff Rose aired in October, ‘23. 24:00 - 27:30 is about attracting and retaining excellent teachers. To listen: https://www.cognia.org/leader-chat-the-artisan-teacher-and- leader-with-mike-rutherford/.

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rlgmike Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·
24 Mar

This strategy is built on so many effective pedagogical principles… I’ve seen it in action many times. One suggestion- don’t limit this to Math. It works for all subjects. Thanks @edutopia!

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rlgmike Mike Rutherford @rlgmike ·
23 Mar

Thanks @Lkennedy37 for your kind words. Each August, we convene a 2day virtual conference for Nova Scotia instructional leaders. I’m grateful and excited to be on the team with these amazing northern neighbors!

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Schools are closed and teachers are quickly adapting to online teaching and learning.  Whether in face to face classroom settings or in online settings, skillful teaching remains the “prime mover” of student success.  Check here for the latest in a new series of Artisan Teacher Notes:  Artisan Teacher Tips for Online Learning.  Together, we’ll take a look at which of the 23 Artisan Teacher Themes hold particular promise for enhancing online learning.  

 

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