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Ending the Year with Purpose: Why Teachers Should Reflect in June, Not August

Ending the Year with Purpose: Why Teachers Should Reflect in June, Not August

June 19, 2025
By Dr. Matt VanHorn I. Introduction The end of each school year brings many events. Field trips, Concerts/ performances, assessments, graduations, and so much more.
Education / Instruction
From Pilot to Purchase: A Practical Guide to Selecting Core Instructional Resources Part 1: Setting the Stage for a Successful Pilot

From Pilot to Purchase: A Practical Guide to Selecting Core Instructional Resources Part 1: Setting the Stage for a Successful Pilot

May 21, 2025
Dr. Sherri Lorton
curriculum / Administrator / Curriculum and Instruction Design
Reignite Your Passion: The Power of Personal Learning

Reignite Your Passion: The Power of Personal Learning

May 13, 2025
By Dr. Natalie Fallert Trying the same things? Feel like you have nothing more to give? Defeated? You’re not alone. I work with teachers across the country, and lately, this feels like the shared mantra in education. Since 2020,
Education
Use It or Lose It: Why the End of the Year Matters Most

Use It or Lose It: Why the End of the Year Matters Most

April 29, 2025
By Dr. Carrie Hepburn As the end of the school year approaches, it’s easy to feel like the finish line is near — but the truth is, the most important work is happening right now.
#SummerLearning / Impact Student Achievement / Instruction / #FinishStrong
Don’t Let Math Slip Away: Sliding Into Fall with Skills Intact

Don’t Let Math Slip Away: Sliding Into Fall with Skills Intact

April 22, 2025
By Constance Hallemeier The school year is winding down. The days are getting longer, the air warmer, and the desire for summer vacation is growing stronger.
Impact Student Achievement / Instruction / Curriculum and Instruction Design
The Power of Book Clubs: A Principal’s Guide to Student Engagement

The Power of Book Clubs: A Principal’s Guide to Student Engagement

April 16, 2025
By Dr. Natalie Fallert Many administrators want to help teachers move beyond whole-class novels and embrace book clubs but worry about the lack of structure.
book clubs / Administrator / Instruction
More Than Words: An Autism Journey

More Than Words: An Autism Journey

April 8, 2025
By Michelle Kearns A picture is worth a thousand words—except this one. He didn’t have a thousand words. Maybe he did, but he couldn’t express them.
Autism Awareness / Autism
ELA Test Prep, Reimagined: Practical Tips for Real Results

ELA Test Prep, Reimagined: Practical Tips for Real Results

April 2, 2025
By Dr. Natalie Fallert Test prep—two dreaded words for both teachers and students. While I firmly believe that the best test preparation is year-round instruction in reading and writing,
Assessment / Instruction / Curriculum and Instruction Design
Creating a Learning Ecosystem: The Role of Effective Systems

Creating a Learning Ecosystem: The Role of Effective Systems

March 26, 2025
By Dr. Carrie Hepburn In the dynamic world of education, establishing well-structured systems is essential for creating environments
educational best practices / curriculum development cycle / Assessment / Impact Student Achievement / Administrator / Curriculum and Instruction Design
What You Do Matters: A Message for Educators in Times of Transition

What You Do Matters: A Message for Educators in Times of Transition

March 23, 2025
By Dr. Carrie Hepburn Navigating Change with Strength and Purpose Let’s be honest—this time of year can feel like controlled chaos. Testing season is here. Schedules shift daily. There’s a rush to squeeze every last bit of knowledge into our
Impact Student Achievement / education strong / education inspiration
Planning and Expanding Summer Programs Part 2- Scaling Up Summer Learning: Strategies for Organization, Growth & Long-Term Success

Planning and Expanding Summer Programs Part 2- Scaling Up Summer Learning: Strategies for Organization, Growth & Long-Term Success

March 17, 2025
By Dr. Sherri Lorton With students selected and families notified, transforming your vision into a well-structured, high-impact program is the next challenge.
Education / Impact Student Achievement / Administrator
Planning and Expanding Summer Programs Part 1- Don’t Let Students Fall Behind: How to Select and Invite Families to Summer Programs

Planning and Expanding Summer Programs Part 1- Don’t Let Students Fall Behind: How to Select and Invite Families to Summer Programs

March 11, 2025
By Dr. Sherri Lorton For school administrators, summer programs offer a vital opportunity to support students who need additional academic help
Impact Student Achievement / Administrator / academic enrichment programs / Instruction / credit recovery courses
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