Interest in project
Diane explains what appealed to her about this particular project focused on the Common Core and ELLs.
Foundational skills
Diane discusses the importance of addressing foundational skills for ELLs as part of implementing the Common Core.
See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/common_core/classroom/video/interviews/august/
Annotated lessons
Diane discusses why she felt the lessons need to be carefully annotated.
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Scripting for the Common Core
Diane explains her goals in scripting the lessons carefully for a national audience.
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Different rules
Ellen describes the shifts that the Common Core will make necessary.
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Professional development at the Albuquerque Teachers Federation
Ellen discusses her union's professional development structure and how this project was able to build upon that structure.
Results of project
Ellen describes a new school in Albuquerque that will focus on Common Core and ELLs.
See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/common_core/classroom/video/interviews/bernstein/
Advice for teachers on Common Core
Ellen offers advice for teachers who are just getting to know the Common Core.
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Making time for Common Core
Ellen discusses the importance of making Common Core a priority among the many new initiatives that districts are implementing at the same time.
Lessons learned
Ellen shares some of the surprising things she learned through the project.
See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/common_core/classroom/video/interviews/bernstein/