Barbara R. Blackburn

Barbara R. Blackburn, Ph.D., a Top 30 Global Guru, is a best-selling author of 30 books, including the bestseller Rigor is NOT a Four-Letter Word, Rigor for Students with Special Needs, Seven Strategies for School Improvement and the Rigor in the Remote Classroom.   An internationally recognized expert in the areas of rigor, motivation and leadership, she regularly collaborates with schools and districts for on-site and online professional development.  Barbara can be reached through her website: www.barbarablackburnonline.com.

8 Characteristics of Effective Advocates

Advocacy is what you do when you are actively supporting a cause such as expanding the emphasis on technology in…

1 year ago

Curriculum Planning for Students with Additional Needs

Developing a Curriculum for students with additional needs requires strategies including OPTIMIZE planning, blocking, and interleaving practice.

3 years ago

Rigor in the Career Technical Classroom

Rigor is more about quality than quantity and focuses on depth of understanding, this is particularly true in career technical…

3 years ago

3 Ways to Teach Students to Take Responsibility for Learning

Discover 3 effective ways to teach students responsibility for learning through goal-setting, engaging activities, and self-assessment strategies.

6 years ago

3 Strategies for Handling Make-up Work for Absentee Students

Barbara Blackburn, Ph.D., reflects on her time as a teacher and how she handled chronic absenteeism with struggling students.

6 years ago

4 Strategies to Pair with Parents and Families for Student Success

There are specific strategies that will help students, teachers, and families connect and build relationships to lead to Student Success.

6 years ago