Kristen Fusaro-Pizzo
@kfusaropizzo.bsky.social
NYC Teacher since 2007 - Big Apple Winner 2021 / FLAG Finalist 2023 /Peer Collab Teacher / UFT Teacher Center /School Building Leader Cert /OPINIONS ARE MY OWN
Decided to try something new this year! I’m writing a mini-unit using #KPopDemonHunters to bridge themes and understand the depth of symbols. I’ll keep you posted on how it’s received! @edutopia.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Decided to try something new this year! I’m writing a mini-unit using #KPopDemonHunters to bridge themes and understand the depth of symbols. I’ll keep you posted on how it’s received! @edutopia.org
Teaching annotating skills IS teaching writing. When students learn to track tone, emotion, and intent with precision, they’re actually learning how to think like writers. Start with clear annotation guidance - watch their analysis soar. @edutopia.org
November 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Teaching annotating skills IS teaching writing. When students learn to track tone, emotion, and intent with precision, they’re actually learning how to think like writers. Start with clear annotation guidance - watch their analysis soar. @edutopia.org
Wrapped up our Joy Luck Club unit with a student self-reflection check-in!
Students rated their confidence on 3 key skills (theme, tone, and irony), and now I’m using that data to plan next steps.
This is Tier 1, data-informed, student-centered instruction — a mirror for growth.
Students rated their confidence on 3 key skills (theme, tone, and irony), and now I’m using that data to plan next steps.
This is Tier 1, data-informed, student-centered instruction — a mirror for growth.
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Wrapped up our Joy Luck Club unit with a student self-reflection check-in!
Students rated their confidence on 3 key skills (theme, tone, and irony), and now I’m using that data to plan next steps.
This is Tier 1, data-informed, student-centered instruction — a mirror for growth.
Students rated their confidence on 3 key skills (theme, tone, and irony), and now I’m using that data to plan next steps.
This is Tier 1, data-informed, student-centered instruction — a mirror for growth.
Just wrapped a Half-Hour Power PD on @briskteaching with my colleagues — 30 minutes of pure work smarter, not harder energy. 💡✍️ Teachers walked out with ready-to-use tools for feedback, lesson planning, and differentiation. @CSD31SI @Erlenwein @UFTTchrCENTER
November 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Just wrapped a Half-Hour Power PD on @briskteaching with my colleagues — 30 minutes of pure work smarter, not harder energy. 💡✍️ Teachers walked out with ready-to-use tools for feedback, lesson planning, and differentiation. @CSD31SI @Erlenwein @UFTTchrCENTER
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I break down how to turn complex learning standards into student-friendly success criteria that make expectations clear, actionable, and empowering for students.
If you’re ready to shift from “teacher language” to “learner language”:
🔗 www.edutopia.org/article/stud...
I break down how to turn complex learning standards into student-friendly success criteria that make expectations clear, actionable, and empowering for students.
If you’re ready to shift from “teacher language” to “learner language”:
🔗 www.edutopia.org/article/stud...
Translating Standards Into Student-Friendly Terms
Designing an effective assessment requires first deconstructing the standards into clear criteria of success that students can understand.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:59 AM
🌟 New on Edutopia! 🌟
I break down how to turn complex learning standards into student-friendly success criteria that make expectations clear, actionable, and empowering for students.
If you’re ready to shift from “teacher language” to “learner language”:
🔗 www.edutopia.org/article/stud...
I break down how to turn complex learning standards into student-friendly success criteria that make expectations clear, actionable, and empowering for students.
If you’re ready to shift from “teacher language” to “learner language”:
🔗 www.edutopia.org/article/stud...