Archive - The Achievement Plateau

Can AI instructional coaching end the achievement plateau?

Doubtful, but it's sure gonna do something.

Apr 12, 2024 •

Robert Berretta

A Response to the NYT Piece on Chronic Absenteeism

Pizza incentives, learning outside of school, and other thoughts.

Apr 5, 2024 •

Robert Berretta

February 2024

Can the National Guard end the achievement plateau?

No, this is not a drill (sergeant).

Feb 23, 2024 •

Robert Berretta

Can school rating sites end the achievement plateau?

The dark side of the Yelpification of education.

Feb 15, 2024 •

Robert Berretta

Two graphs that may show a shocking truth about our K-12 education system

I really included three but the first two are the most important and "three graphs" seemed a less-catchy headline.

Feb 2, 2024 •

Robert Berretta

September 2023

Can pumpkin spice lattes* end the achievement plateau?

*with oat milk, two pumps of vanilla, sugar in the raw, mocha sauce, cinnamon sweat cream cold foam, and cinnamon dolce sprinkles

Sep 27, 2023 •

Robert Berretta

July 2023

Stagnant achievement and a principal exodus: a look at recent headlines

I love a good TikTok reaction video. Here's my attempt at a written version.

Jul 14, 2023 •

Robert Berretta

Can flight simulators end the achievement plateau?

Pilots train for years. Teachers train for weeks.* Is that right?

Jul 10, 2023 •

Robert Berretta

May 2023

Can Ozempic end the achievement plateau?

Fast results, but at what cost?

May 31, 2023 •

Robert Berretta

March 2023

Can banks end the achievement plateau?

Systemic issues only seem important when they involve wealthy interests.

Mar 15, 2023 •

Robert Berretta

February 2023

Could 1-year-olds end the achievement plateau?

Changing education might be as easy as changing diapers.

Feb 23, 2023 •

Robert Berretta

Can Iceland fix the achievement plateau?

They've got nice glaciers and sourdough bread. But what about their schools?

Feb 8, 2023 •

Robert Berretta

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