Are Your Students Using AI to Train or Just Ride?What education leaders need to know now. AI is reshaping classrooms, but are students truly learning—or just coasting to the finish...
Every school leader has walked their building’s hallways, glancing at student work displayed on walls and bulletin boards. But what if these casual walks could be transformed into powerful opportunities...
Walk into any classroom where teachers are implementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) with fidelity, and you’ll notice something interesting. While the materials provide an excellent academic foundation, there are still...
Have you ever considered how you approach travel planning may be the same as how you approach curriculum planning? I love traveling, but I must sheepishly admit I think I...
If learning can be thought of as a continuum or an ongoing journey to improve, adapt, and grow, then so must instruction. After all, instructional improvement, or effective instruction, is...
How do exemplary schools use “Reviewing” strategies to increase student achievement? When reviewing for end-of-course tests or final exams, or even unit tests, there are several things to consider doing...
Recently, while cooking with my wife, a simple request for a spoon turned into an unexpected lesson in specificity and purpose. As I reached for the first spoon I saw,...
Not long ago, I visited a middle school where one of the school improvement goals was to improve formative assessments. During a classroom visit, I asked a teacher how she...
A few weeks ago, I walked into a math classroom and immediately ran into a pair of students sitting on the floor by the door. I quickly realized that the...
The first week of school is a whirlwind of nervous energy and limitless potential. While it’s tempting to focus exclusively on rules and syllabi, a growing body of research confirms...
Every new school year, teachers grapple with a crucial question: how to design their classroom for the optimal learning environment. While factors like assigned space and resources can vary, the...
In today’s classrooms, educators face a constant challenge: differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a diverse group of students. Small group instruction has emerged as a popular solution, promising...
Imagine your classroom transformed. Students are actively engaged, thinking critically, and collaborating to construct a deeper understanding of diverse topics. This captivating learning environment is within reach by harnessing the...
Why is RAFT writing one of the most effective writing strategies, particularly across all content areas and subjects? Before we share how it enables fluency and purpose, incorporates the elements...
Why is Writing to Raise Achievement so important to use throughout every lesson? Let’s start by explaining more about Writing Across the Curriculum. What Does “Writing Across the Curriculum” Mean?...
Grades 2-5 Book Review Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco is a powerful children’s book that explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the devastating effects of the Civil War. It...
Review “90 Miles to Havana” by Enrique Flores-Galbis is a heartfelt historical novel that portrays the experiences of Cuban children during Operation Pedro Pan. This significant yet often overlooked historical...
Grades 5-8 Book Review In One Crazy Summer, eleven-year-old Delphine is like a mother to her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern. She’s had to be, ever since their mother,...
