Barbara Blackburn
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Barbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of more than 40 books and a full-time consultant who works with schools around the world to help raise the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. Dr. Blackburn has been repeatedly named to the Top 30 Education Gurus and Top 10 Professional Development Programs by Global Gurus.
Books
- Productive Struggle in the 6-12 Classroom
- Productive Struggle in the K-5 Classroom
- Rigor & Assessment in the Classroom: Strategies & Tools, 2nd Edition
- Rigor Is NOT A Four-Letter Word
- Rigor for Students with Special Needs
- Rigor in the 6-12 Math and Science Classroom: A Teacher Toolkit
- Scaffolding for Success: Helping Learners Meet Rigorous Expectations Across The Curriculum
- Rigor in the 6–12 ELA and Social Studies Classroom: A Teacher Toolkit
- Rigor in the K–5 ELA and Social Studies Classroom: A Teacher Toolkit
- Improving Teacher Morale & Motivation: Leadership Strategies that Build Student Success
- Money for Good Grades and Other Myths About Motivating Kids
- Rigor and Differentiation in the Classroom: Tools and Strategies
- Rigor in the RTI and MTSS Classroom: Practical Tools and Strategies
- Rigor In Your School: A Toolkit for Leaders
Episodes on Principal Center Radio
Barbara Blackburn—Productive Struggle in the Classroom
April 6, 2026
Rigor & Assessment in the Classroom: Strategies & Tools, 2nd Edition
October 4, 2025
Rigor Is NOT A Four-Letter Word
May 5, 2025
Rigor for Students with Special Needs
January 3, 2025
Rigor in the 6-12 Math and Science Classroom: A Teacher Toolkit
December 9, 2024
Scaffolding for Success: Helping Learners Meet Rigorous Expectations Across The Curriculum
October 28, 2024
Rigor in the ELA & Social Studies Classroom
June 24, 2024
Improving Teacher Morale & Motivation: Leadership Strategies that Build Student Success
November 2, 2023
Rigor in the Remote Learning Classroom: Instructional Tips and Strategies
May 24, 2021
Money for Good Grades and Other Myths about Motivating Kids: Strategies for Parents & Teachers
April 6, 2020
Rigor and Differentiation in the Classroom: Tools and Strategies
August 27, 2019
Barbara Blackburn & Bradley Witzel—Rigor in the RTI & MTSS Classroom
January 7, 2019
Rigor & Assessment in the Classroom
August 20, 2018
Barbara Blackburn—Rigor In Your School: A Toolkit for Leaders
July 16, 2018
The Principalship from A to Z
April 20, 2018
Barbara Blackburn—Advocacy from A to Z
March 19, 2018
Motivating Struggling Learners: 10 Ways to Build Student Success
January 1, 2015
Rigor in Your Classroom: A Toolkit for Teachers
September 16, 2014