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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
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
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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
From Overwhelmed to Aligned: Building a Data-Driven Curriculum Cycle

From Overwhelmed to Aligned: Building a Data-Driven Curriculum Cycle

January 27, 2025
By Dr. Carrie Hepburn and Dr. Sherri Lorton Introduction: Why Data Matters in Curriculum Decisions Educational leaders face a myriad o
Education / curriculum design / Impact Student Achievement / Administrator / Instruction / curriculum cycle / Curriculum and Instruction Design
Assess, Analyze, Adjust: Using Mid-Year Data to Drive Student Growth

Assess, Analyze, Adjust: Using Mid-Year Data to Drive Student Growth

January 22, 2025
By Dr. Natalie Fallert It is January, and many secondary teachers have just finished their semester finals or are getting ready to give them.
Education / Assessment / Impact Student Achievement / Instruction / Curriculum and Instruction Design / Data
Setting the Stage for Success: Goal Setting in the Secondary Math Classroom

Setting the Stage for Success: Goal Setting in the Secondary Math Classroom

January 14, 2025
By Constance Hallemeier Research consistently demonstrates the power of mastery-oriented goals in fostering deep learning, motivation, and student growth.
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Unlocking Early Math Success: The Power of Subitizing in the Classroom

Unlocking Early Math Success: The Power of Subitizing in the Classroom

January 8, 2025
By Dr. Sherri Lorton Subitizing—the ability to instantly recognize the number of objects in a small group without counting—is a foundational skill in early mathematics education.
Education / Impact Student Achievement / Curriculum and Instruction Design
Feedback in Secondary Math: It’s More Than a Grade Pt. 2

Feedback in Secondary Math: It’s More Than a Grade Pt. 2

December 6, 2024
By Constance Hallemeier In Feedback in Secondary Math: It’s More Than a Grade, Pt. 1, we explored how timely, specific feedback can transform student learning,
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Feedback in Secondary Math: It’s More Than a Grade Pt. 1

Feedback in Secondary Math: It’s More Than a Grade Pt. 1

November 26, 2024
By Constance Hallemeier Secondary math teachers often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities: having a limited amount of time with students,
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