Recently, I visited Savannah, Georgia, and hopped on a tour bus to learn about the city’s history. Located on Chippewa …
Three ways to put assessment data to work in the classroom
The results of assessment, whether you’re using formative assessment strategies or an interim assessment like MAP® Growth—can empower teachers and school leaders to …
2 types of student goal setting that empower early learners
Student ownership of their learning journey is key for growth. Children need to understand what they are learning and why. …
Toni Morrison changed me as a reader. Hard books can do that for your students, too
What happens when you expect students to be excellent readers—and hold them to that expectation? What happens when you expose …
3 ways to use assessment effectively and equitably
I recently had a chance to talk with a friend of mine about how this year is shaping up. Adriana …
What the science of reading tells us about how to teach decoding—including phonics
Yeah, yeah, we hear you, science of reading fans. You want to talk about phonics! First off, let’s be clear …
Goal-setting foundations for pre-K–2 teachers
Goal setting with students is a fundamental part of learner empowerment. In Step into Student Goal Setting: A Path to …