From Lecture to Facilitated Learning: Encouraging Kids to be Active Learners
You’re standing at the front of the classroom, delivering what feels like a clear, purposeful lesson. You see nods. A few students are taking notes. A hand or two goes…
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When Reading Gets in the Way of Math: Math Word Problems and Reading Comprehension
I was sitting in a doctor’s waiting room recently and ended up in a conversation with a middle school math teacher. We got talking about the students in our lives…
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Alternative Math Tools and Strategies That Help Every Student Succeed
When I was in high school, I failed Math every single year and spent my summers in Math school making up credits. Looking back, I struggled with number sense for…
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How the Gradual Release Model Builds Assistive Technology and Learning Tools Independence in the Classroom
For many kids, assistive technology and learning tools are key supports for engagement and accessibility in the classroom. But having access to a tool is only part of the picture….
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Alternative Knowledge Assessments for Students Who Read Below Grade Level
When a student reads below grade level, traditional tests often measure their reading ability rather than their content knowledge. For teachers working with neurodivergent learners or students with developing decoding…
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Why Small Group Time Belongs in Every Classroom, Every Day
In a typical 60-minute lesson, a few students tend to dominate the conversation while others settle quietly into the middle, and a handful drift away entirely. As educators and administrators,…
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Dyscalculia Supports Every Teacher Should Know
Many of us have heard of dyslexia, a learning disability that affects a child’s ability to identify speech sounds and learn how they relate to letters and words (decoding). But…
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Dysgraphia in the Classroom: Beyond Just Messy Handwriting
Alex was engaged and well-spoken during class discussions, often contributing insightful points. But when it was time for independent writing, you could see the shift. The ideas that came so…
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Assistive Technology and Learning Tools · Belonging, Neurodivergency, and Culture · Instructional Best Practices and Differentiation
Supporting Dyslexia: Removing Barriers in the Classroom
As educators, we want inclusive and supportive learning environments for all our kids. Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects reading and writing skills, and it is often a hidden…
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How Reducing Teacher Talk Time Helped Every Kid in the Room
Delivering content and teaching are not the same thing. It’s an easy trap to fall into, especially when the concepts are tough. When students struggle, our instinct as educators is…
