October 2025 Newsletter
Hello,
This week we focus on connecting the science of how students learn with the strategies that make learning stick. From boosting comprehension to building confident writers, each article offers practical ways to strengthen learning at every level.
This edition of the Learning-Focused Newsletter explores:
- Small Words, Big Impact: Why Ignoring Cohesive Devices Undermines Comprehension
- The Golden Pencil Effect: Building Independent Kindergarten Writers
- Color Isn't Comprehension: Why Graphic Organizers Matter More Than Highlighters
- School Leaders Drive Improvement by Connecting the Science of Learning with High Yield Strategies
- Secondary Novel Analysis: Night
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