7.13.20 Natalie DiFusco-Funk This summer, reflecting is more important than ever Teachers, parents, caregivers, and everyone else who played a part in the education of a child this spring: We made it. It’s finally July. For me, July is where I hit my summer groove. Summer does... Read more
7.9.20 Candi Fowler How principals can think outside the box to support students and teachers after school closures During this time of uncertainty, we’re all overloaded with questions about the future. When will we be back in our school buildings? When we do go back, will school look the same? What if remote... Read more
7.7.20 Erin Beard 6 ways to help heal toxic stress, trauma, and inequity in your virtual or in-person classroom Many of our students’ lives have been deeply disrupted this year by COVID-19 and police brutality. Even during “normal” times, our learners can be affected by toxic stress, trauma, and... Read more
7.6.20 Aaliyah Samuel 10 ways policymakers can seize the moment and reimagine education Education leaders are evaluating new learning environments and policies to secure healthy and thriving schools this fall. We’ve yet to determine whether they will also address inequities, bias, and... Read more
7.2.20 Linda Riddell 3 factors to focus on when teaching kids living in poverty When school resumes in the fall, many changes will be made to arrival times, lunch periods, and breaks, among other things. How everything will look is not yet clear, but one thing is: the pandemic... Read more
6.30.20 Steve Underwood How to build a balanced assessment system As my colleague Chase Nordengren said recently, teaching and learning have been transformed by COVID-19 school closures—and they’re unlikely to return to what we were used to anytime soon, if... Read more
6.29.20 Chris Minnich As schools restart, NWEA is ready for remote testing As we look ahead to a safe, smart restart for schools this fall, I want to assure you that we’re ready and prepared to help teachers at your schools close gaps and make gains in the ways that best... Read more
6.25.20 Cindy Jiban Let’s talk equity: Reading levels, scaffolds, and grade-level text Our students already had quite a spring. Now, they are having what looks to be quite a summer. COVID-19 introduced some serious challenges to equal educational access and opportunity. Now, we are... Read more
6.23.20 Brooke Mabry How responsive planning can strengthen your formative assessment practice In my work with educators over the years, I have found the majority associate formative assessment with the phrase “assessment for learning” and describe it as “in-the-moment adjustments to... Read more
6.18.20 Erin Ryan Anti-racism in your school: 5 books to help you navigate what’s next What a month, huh? Protests in all 50 states and in cities around the world demanding equal justice, protection, and support of black lives. As an educator, you are likely cognizant of the fact that... Read more
6.16.20 Monica Rodríguez Get ready for fall with our school restart summit and guide Whoever first told the story that educators just lounge around all summer had a very vivid imagination. You and I both know it’s pure fiction. It seems like, every year, the digital ink on final... Read more
6.15.20 Alice Montgomery Reflection time: 3 things to think about this summer How do we close an unconventional school year and plan for the uncertainty ahead? Reflect. The following post first appeared on the Newsela blog. Recently, “Congratulations, 6th grade grad!”... Read more
