How does Regie Routman in Residence provide a remedy for teacher burn-out or resistance to professional development?
Many teachers today, and administrators, too, are at a low point. There is so much pressure to raise test scores, implement the latest “new” program or research, and meet the needs of increasingly diverse and challenging populations. Often, from sheer exhaustion and not knowing what else to do, teachers go along with a practice they know is not right for their students, fearing reprisals if they speak up. Helplessness sets in. Regie Routman in Residence will help all educators become more knowledgeable, more professional, and better able to advocate for and make wise decisions for their students. Teachers will rediscover the joy of teaching. Think about the adage, “the camera never lies” as you watch the videos. When you see a withdrawn, struggling learner say something amazing or read and/or write with fluency, you can’t help but catch the “I can do it” spirit that permeates Regie Routman in Residence. What the video clips and support materials do is inspire and propel teachers to cha
