8.25.20 Stephen Marositz Reflecting on spring: 5 lessons learned to maximize K–3 fall instruction How fitting that our last day of in-person learning was Friday the 13th. I’m the vice principal at St. Barnabas Elementary School in the Bronx. That day in March I was refilling hand sanitizer when... Read more
8.24.20 Monica Rodríguez 5 ways to fight systemic racism in education It’s been a depressing summer. Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise in most of the country, and everything about the 2020–21 school year is overwhelmingly uncertain. The hope most of us... Read more
8.20.20 Cindy Jiban The power of prosody: Why faster reading isn’t always better reading Last night, I was listening to an audiobook and thought to myself, “Now that’s some fluent reading—and so darned accurate, too!” OK, I just lied. I would never think that, because there’s... Read more
8.18.20 Joe Gallagher 11 ways to be a remote testing superhero this fall Educators, assemble! (At a safe distance, that is.) Every year, teachers become superheroes for their kids: solving problems, providing role models, and helping break down barriers. This fall,... Read more
8.17.20 Mary Resanovich Support on-grade learning in math with IBM’s Teacher Advisor and MAP Growth As teachers prepare to head back to school—whether in person, online, or using a hybrid approach—they are confronting the question of how to keep students on track with college and career... Read more
8.13.20 Jonathan Fine Hit the ground running this fall with assessment With the abrupt move to online learning this spring and a school year full of uncertainties ahead, there’s a lot of concern about learning loss and how to keep students on track. Shelley Ghannam,... Read more
8.11.20 Erin Beard A step-by-step guide for using stress- and trauma-sensitive practices in your classroom COVID-19 and the deaths of Mr. Arbery, Ms. Taylor, Mr. Floyd, and Mr. Brooks have caused stress and even trauma for many students. As educators, we can all come together to support learning in times... Read more
8.10.20 Elizabeth Barker 5 patterns in math skills of new kindergarteners—and 4 ways to address them As we enter an unpredictable back-to-school season, educators and administrators are hitting the ground running to prepare students for our new normal amid COVID-19. While many students received... Read more
8.6.20 Cindy Jiban A brand-new yardstick for measuring growth in oral reading fluency When you’re a little obsessed with good measurement, you might find yourself a bit excited when someone gives you a brand-new measurement tool. It might even make you whistle the happy birthday... Read more
8.4.20 Christine Pitts 3 ways to support kindergarteners this fall I forgot to register my preschooler for kindergarten this spring. I realized when I still hadn’t been contacted by his school about kindergarten registration. I panicked. My family and I sat down... Read more
8.3.20 Chase Nordengren More important than ever: Professional learning that drives instructional change Do you know if your professional learning is serving your teachers well? How about your students? This year has reminded all of us just how valuable each moment a teacher spends with a student can... Read more
7.30.20 Cindy Jiban Slides and ladders: The importance of fluency with older readers during COVID-19 This summer, my city’s public pools have been closed. I’ve missed sitting at the pool’s edge in sunglasses with a friend, and my boys have missed the high dive. We’ve all missed the big... Read more
