Guide
4 simple ways to apply the science of reading to your classroom
The āscience of readingā has become one of those ubiquitous buzzword phrases in education. Educators may find themselves wondering, āWhat are the implications of the science of reading for me, my students, and my whole approach to literacy instruction?ā Answer those questions and more with this detailed guide.Ā
Topics: Early learning, Education research, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency
Webinar
The science of reading for leaders: Helping your teachers shift instructional practice
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 37% of 4th grade students performed below basic level in 2022, which is not significantly different from scores in 1992. This webinar for district leaders discusses how to apply the science of reading in making real change.
Topics: Assessment, Early learning, Instructional strategy & resources, Leadership, Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency, Professional Learning
Video
The Power of Partnership: Tacoma Public Schools + NWEA
In this video, you’ll hear from Tacoma Schools on how they partnered with NWEA to provide meaningful, evidence-based solutions to support student learning and success: social-emotional learning, and family engagement.
Topics: Equity, Leadership
eBook
How to support writing in the classroom: A guide for educators
In this best of Teach. Learn. Grow. eBook, youāll hear from several experts who will help you better understand how writing is learned and how best to support your students with research-based practices in writing instruction.
Topics: Literacy, Professional learning
Video
MAP Accelerator: Maximizing the classroom value of math instructional tools
Math differentiation doesnāt have to include hurried trips to the copier! With MAP Accelerator, educators can set up students for success, establish a routine, and integrate with core instruction. In this seven-minute video, we walk educators and school leaders through the practical advantages of MAP Accelerator, offering five minute-long tips for immediate classroom implementation. Bolstered by recent research and backed by teacher favorite Khan Academy, MAP Accelerator stars in this practical video that offers real implementation strategies.
Topics: Math
Products: MAP Accelerator
Brief
In this brief, see how multiple districts experienced transformative mathematics outcomes by implementing MAP Accelerator during the 2020-2021 school year.
Topics: Education research, Math
Products: MAP Accelerator
Podcast
In this episode of The Continuing Educator, our hosts talk about how to establish a real rapport with your students and build a classroom culture where they can trust and thrive. The first step? Ask your kids how they want the class to work for them, and be honest about what you expect in return. Kids can smell inauthenticity. Plus: Tips for when to step in to kids’ conflicts with each other, the utility of unicorns and mermaids, and a google-form for hair-adjacent encouragement.
Topics: Accessibility, Early learning, Instructional strategy & resources, Professional learning, Social emotional learning
Products: Professional Learning