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Two students sit at desks in front of a screen; one points to a work packet and discusses it.

Thinking about Thinking: Metacognition in the Classroom

2-min. read

Thinking about Thinking: Metacognition in the Classroom

A group of educators sit around a table with laptops while one leads a discussion.

Why Classroom Teachers Need National Education Research Data

2-min. read

Why Classroom Teachers Need National Education Research Data

Two students use math tools while working together as they sit in front of a whiteboard filled with algebraic equations.

Are You Ready for a Discourse-Based Mathematics Curriculum?

3-min. read

Are You Ready for a Discourse-Based Mathematics Curriculum?

A young student is working at a desk and giving a thumbs up.

Beyond the Page: How Knowledge Fuels Stronger Writing

2-min. read

Beyond the Page: How Knowledge Fuels Stronger Writing

A teacher points to a page in a student's workbook while the other students seated around the table observe

How Top Districts Drive Student Success through Ambitious Stretch Growth® Goals

2-min. read

How Top Districts Drive Student Success through Ambitious Stretch Growth® Goals

Educators look at a graph projected on a board during a meeting reviewing student data.

A Journey from Remediation to Accelerated Learning

2-min. read

A Journey from Remediation to Accelerated Learning

A group of students in a classroom actively participating in a group assignment with papers spread out on the table.

Critical Thinking for Middle School: Why Students Need to Think, Talk, and Struggle

2-min. read

Critical Thinking for Middle School: Why Students Need to Think, Talk, and Struggle

A young girl in pink headphones smiles at a tablet on her desk in a classroom.

Voice AI Tools in the Classroom: 5 Practical Questions

2-min. read

Voice AI Tools in the Classroom: 5 Practical Questions

A group of middle school students stands near blue lockers in a hallway.

Respect the Middle School Learner by Choosing Appropriate Content That Fits

2-min. read

Respect the Middle School Learner by Choosing Appropriate Content That Fits

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Why the “How” May Be as Important as the “What” When It Comes to Implementation

2-min. read

Why the “How” May Be as Important as the “What” When It Comes to Implementation

Two educators work together at a table in a classroom, with one writing in a notebook and the other using a laptop.

What Personalized Professional Learning Looks Like and Why You Should Expect More

2-min. read

What Personalized Professional Learning Looks Like and Why You Should Expect More

A young boy sits at a desk, deeply engrossed in reading a chapter book.

Measuring Literacy Development beyond a Single Test Score

2-min. read

Measuring Literacy Development beyond a Single Test Score

A young girl and her classmates are seated at a table, engaged in writing.

Clarifying Phonological Awareness versus Phonemic Awareness for Older Struggling Readers

2-min. read

Clarifying Phonological Awareness versus Phonemic Awareness for Older Struggling Readers

A young learner pointing to words in a book.

What the Science of Reading Tells Us about Learning to Read

2-min. read

What the Science of Reading Tells Us about Learning to Read

Two students apply their math skills.

Use Math Coherence Strategies to Knock Out Unfinished Learning

4-min. read

Use Math Coherence Strategies to Knock Out Unfinished Learning

An educator and student looking at a laptop.

Scaffolding Builds Learning Success

3-min. read

Scaffolding Builds Learning Success

Viewing Diagnostic test results on a laptop.

Educators Need Normative and Criterion-Referenced Data

4-min. read

Educators Need Normative and Criterion-Referenced Data

A young reader practicing letter identification.

Knowledge Building and Literacy

3-min. read

Knowledge Building and Literacy

A team works together to paddle a canoe through a body of water. (Default Alternate Text: "A team works together to paddle a canoe through a body of water.")

Student Success Requires a Team

2-min. read

Student Success Requires a Team

A teacher's planner filled with notes in the month of May.

5 Strategies for Time and Task Management for Teachers

3-min. read

5 Strategies for Time and Task Management for Teachers

A woman journaling out in nature.

Learn how to honor your mind and mental health with these mental wellness strategies.

2-min. read

Learn how to honor your mind and mental health with these mental wellness strategies.

An educator wearing headphones enjoys a fall walk.

Recommended Podcasts for Teachers: Listening on the Go

2-min. read

Recommended Podcasts for Teachers: Listening on the Go

Teacher and student working together.

Why Experts Say Assessment Closely Tied to Instruction Is What Students Need

2-min. read

Why Experts Say Assessment Closely Tied to Instruction Is What Students Need

Multilingual students participate in an activity to promote deeper understanding.

Dual-Language Classrooms: Bridging Content and Academic Language

2-min. read

Dual-Language Classrooms: Bridging Content and Academic Language

A young student smiles while taking an assessment on a laptop.

Demystifying John Hattie's Assessment-Capable Learners

2-min. read

Demystifying John Hattie's Assessment-Capable Learners

A school leader encourages an educator during a 1-on-1.

Advocating for Yourself at School

2-min. read

Advocating for Yourself at School

$Student practicing math problems at a desk.$

A Deeper Approach to Math Practice Adds Up to Big Results

2-min. read

A Deeper Approach to Math Practice Adds Up to Big Results

Student wearing headphones and using a tablet.

Why Formative Assessments Are Vital

2-min. read

Why Formative Assessments Are Vital

A teacher sits alongside a smiling older student during a data chat.

Help Students Reach Ambitious Goals

2-min. read

Help Students Reach Ambitious Goals

A student wearing headphones typing on a laptop.

Why Is i-Ready Good for Students?

2-min. read

Why Is i-Ready Good for Students?

A mother and daughter are sitting together, reading a book.

Teaching as a Second Career: From Lab to Literacy

2-min. read

Teaching as a Second Career: From Lab to Literacy

The authors sit on the carpet with students during a relationship-building activity.

The Power of Positive Student–Teacher Relationships

2-min. read

The Power of Positive Student–Teacher Relationships

Five young students are sitting on the floor with their laptops.

How to Develop a Positive Student Mindset

2-min. read

How to Develop a Positive Student Mindset

Students and their teacher stand at the front of the classroom to take a fun group photo.

Five Strategies to Motivate Students at the End of the Year

2-min. read

Five Strategies to Motivate Students at the End of the Year

A group of students are sharing and writing ideas on chart paper.

Why Small Group Instruction Matters: Benefits and Strategies

2-min. read

Why Small Group Instruction Matters: Benefits and Strategies

The author is holding flowers and a certificate, and is surrounded by smiling students.

Cultivating Connections: A Guide to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Your Classroom

2-min. read

Cultivating Connections: A Guide to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Your Classroom

A young student reading at a desk.

Unlocking the Power of Reading Intervention Strategies for Middle School

2-min. read

Unlocking the Power of Reading Intervention Strategies for Middle School

Older students are enjoying their time in a relaxed space, reading independently.

Reading Instruction Strategies: Tips for Getting Started

2-min. read

Reading Instruction Strategies: Tips for Getting Started

Students stack hands while gathered around a table filled with math cards and notebooks.

How to Set Up Math Centers in Your Classroom

2-min. read

How to Set Up Math Centers in Your Classroom

$Students using math manipulatives sit at the carpet during a fractions lesson.$

Maximize Learning Time: Engage Middle Schoolers Beyond the Textbook

2-min. read

Maximize Learning Time: Engage Middle Schoolers Beyond the Textbook

Three gold trophies sit on a table surrounded by apples, pencils, and confetti.

How to Empower Students—Incentives

2-min. read

How to Empower Students—Incentives

Students look over an assignment during class.

Fun Tips to Develop Reading Fluency with Middle Schoolers

2-min. read

Fun Tips to Develop Reading Fluency with Middle Schoolers

The author, Da'Jhon Jett, stands with his students.

Engaging Students in Learning: Strategies for Middle School Teachers

2-min. read

Engaging Students in Learning: Strategies for Middle School Teachers

A group of teachers hold props while posing for a photo.

Celebrating Teachers Who Accelerate Reading Growth

2-min. read

Celebrating Teachers Who Accelerate Reading Growth

A young boy, wearing headphones, is using a laptop with his finger on the trackpad.

Advantages of Adaptive Assessment

2-min. read

Advantages of Adaptive Assessment