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Making Math Feedback Count Part 2: Enhancing Student Progress in Math

Making Math Feedback Count Part 2: Enhancing Student Progress in Math

By Dr. Sherri Lorton In Part 1 of this series, we explored the powerful role of data in guiding math instruction.
Making Math Feedback Count, Part 1: The Power of Data

Making Math Feedback Count, Part 1: The Power of Data

By Dr. Sherri Lorton Making Math Feedback Count, Part 1: The Power of Data In today’s classrooms, data is far more than just a tool for assessing student performance—it is a vital resource for guiding instruction,
The Secret to Feedback That Sticks

The Secret to Feedback That Sticks

By Dr. Stephanie Brenner When we think about feedback, quick comments like “Great job!”
You Hold the Power: Trust Yourself, Trust Your Craft

You Hold the Power: Trust Yourself, Trust Your Craft

By Dr. Carrie Hepburn In a world where technology increasingly takes center stage, it’s easy to feel like we need a digital program to tell us what to do in education.
Empowering Teachers to Support Students with Dyscalculia: Key Knowledge and Strategies

Empowering Teachers to Support Students with Dyscalculia: Key Knowledge and Strategies

By Dr. Stephanie Evans As teachers, we encounter students who struggle with math, but what happens when traditional approaches like small group instruction and scaffolding aren’t enough?
Reading Fiction: 5 Tips to Engage Readers

 Reading Fiction: 5 Tips to Engage Readers

By Dr. Natalie Fallert As a retired high school Language Arts teacher, I am too familiar with fake reading, skimming, spark notes, or refusing to read.
Teaching Students with Dyslexia 101: A Guide to Language Systems and Support

Teaching Students with Dyslexia 101: A Guide to Language Systems and Support

By Dr. Stephanie Brenner Welcome to Dyslexia Awareness Month! This October, we’re shining a light on dyslexia—a learning difference that’s more common than you might think.
Why Ongoing Professional Learning Matters: The Pitfalls of One-Day Workshops

Why Ongoing Professional Learning Matters: The Pitfalls of One-Day Workshops

By Dr. Carrie Hepburn As the new school year begins, school districts nationwide often kick off professional development with a familiar ritual: the one-day workshop.
Breaking Words Apart: Five-Step Strategy for Reading Big Words

Breaking Words Apart: Five-Step Strategy for Reading Big Words

By Dr. Stephanie Brenner Do you have sesquipedalophobia? Do your students have sesquipedalophobia? Just now, how did you approach reading the final word in each of the previous sentences?
Refocusing for Results: Simplifying Our Approach Transformed Student Learning

Refocusing for Results: Simplifying Our Approach Transformed Student Learning

Dr. Carrie Hepburn The Emotional Impact of State Test Scores The release of state test scores brings about intense emotions, especially for those deeply invested in student learning and education.
The Critical Attributes for Successful Professional Development in Action: Charles City Middle School Case Study

The Critical Attributes for Successful Professional Development in Action: Charles City Middle School Case Study

By Carrie Hepburn, Ed.D Extensive research shows that professional learning is crucial for educators,
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