1. a heavy barrier of artillery fire to protect troop movements or to stop an enemy advance. 2. an overwhelming quantity or explosion, as of words, blows, or criticisms: a barrage of questions. 3. an artificial obstruction in a watercourse to increase the depth of the water, facilitate irrigation, etc.
Blackburn /ËblÃ¦kbÉrn/ is a medium-sized town in Lancashire, England. It lies to the north of the West Pennine Moors on the southern edge of the Ribble Valley, 9 miles (14 km) east of Preston, 20.9 miles (34 km) NNW of Manchester and 9 miles (14 km) north of the Greater Manchester border.
Blackburn, a former teacher and principal who works as an educational consultant, speaker, and workshop presenter, shows teachers, principals, curriculum specialists, and professional development coordinators how to increase the level of rigor in classrooms by creating an environment in which each student is expected to learn at high levels, is supported to do so, and demonstrates learning at high levels, arguing that the power to make a difference lies in the hands of the teacher.