11.1.22 The 23 best Teach. Learn. Grow. posts for reading teachers When it comes to teaching kids to read, there’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. However, there is a science to it. Research (a lot of research) has determined that the science of reading helps... Read more
10.14.22 Lessons from the pandemic: A conversation with education leader and author Kristen Amundson We’re still learning so much about the impact of COVID-19 on student learning and well- being, and we’re still learning so much about how to respond. One expert sharing powerful insights in... Read more
9.16.22 #NWEArecovery chat elicits 5 ideas for helping students rebound from interrupted learning Students are returning to school this year amid widespread concerns over the impact of the pandemic on their learning. To address these concerns—and look for solutions—the NWEA Policy and... Read more
9.1.22 5 ways you can help kids develop their executive function skills for writing One parent–teacher conference stands out in my mind more than all the others. It was the beginning of the school year, and my partner and I were sitting in our son’s fourth-grade classroom. The... Read more
8.23.22 The ultimate back-to-school reader: 35 posts full of strategies and ideas for educators Back-to-school lists are full of to-dos: Classroom supplies to buy, paperwork to fill out, cool weather clothing to buy (even if most of us are still sweating through these late-summer,... Read more
7.7.22 Helping students get to the truth with the News Literacy Project John F. Kennedy once stated, “Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.” Those words still ring true today. Since the advent of college- and... Read more
6.1.22 Pride in our students, pride in ourselves: What you need to know to be an LGBTQ+ ally June 1 marks the beginning of Pride Month, a time in which LGBTQ+ people and the allies who support us celebrate the beauty and resiliency of our community. The history of Pride is rooted in... Read more
5.31.22 Strong opinions, loosely held: Demystifying social emotional learning Reflect briefly on what comes to mind when you hear the phrase “social emotional learning” (SEL). You might have strong opinions about it, and that’s OK; a lot of people do these days. Across... Read more
5.27.22 What will it take to improve literacy instruction in U.S. public schools? Two experts weigh in When I taught high school business classes, it was so upsetting to see 16- and 17-year-olds struggling to access the reading material. No one should get to high school, or beyond, and find... Read more
5.13.22 New survey gives insight into teacher views on assessment, unfinished learning, and more As schools around the country administer spring assessments, a new survey gives us insight into how teachers feel about the tests—especially amid more than two years of disrupted... Read more
5.10.22 Teaching your why: Knowing—and sharing—your motivation matters As a young child, I dreamt of being a teacher. I loved school and idolized many of my teachers. I played school at home, teaching my dolls how to add, mimicking the daily chalkboard assignments,... Read more
5.5.22 5 ways to check classroom assessment processes for quality I still remember the times I felt tricked by a quiz or test when I was growing up. The test I took to get my driving permit was particularly memorable, and not in a good way. I thought I did all the... Read more