THE BEST OF THE MARSHALL MEMO
Carefully chosen summaries to energize leadership, teaching, and learning
Interviews and Hiring
Spotting the Right Candidates
- Billy Beane's advice applied to teacher hiring
- Fixed and growth mindsets in teacher candidates
- "Grit" as a crucial variable in teachers' longevity and impact
- The selection criteria of the Gallup teacher-selection tool
Hiring Strategy
- Ten-minute screening interviews
- Three suggested tasks for teacher candidates
- Getting the whole truth in a reference call
Interview Questions
- Should applicants be asked for their philosophy of education?
- Experience-based interview questions
- Interview questions to assess curriculum planning and data savvy
- Watching for and developing emotional intelligence in teachers
