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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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Perhaps controversial, but I believe it’s best practice to reach out to homeschool families and support them. They are all our kids. Besides, most return to public schools eventually. The more successful they are the better for all of us.
Home-schooling has long been associated with oddball parents, awkward children and shaky pedagogy. But it is growing swiftly https://www.economist.com/international/2026/05/21/home-schooling-is-taking-off?taid=6a14bd07d20ee6000167a89a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
The importance of informal learning opportunities… another great resource from http://wallacefoundation.org.
Understanding the Landscape of Professional Learning for School Principals | Wallace Foundation https://wallacefoundation.org/report/understanding-landscape-professional-learning-school-principals
This made me laugh! What a perfect analogy. Thanks Steve.
Acting perfect in church is like dressing up for an x-ray.
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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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