How can you as a math coach meet the varied needs of elementary math teachers? What are some critical actions that support your goals? Consider the following: (continue reading)
“About five years ago, you wouldn’t have seen a model of instruction that has small groups and conferring,” Sarah Dunkin explains. Dunkin is an Early Learning and ELA Teacher on Special Assignment in Beaverton School District number 48 near Portland, Oregon. But all that has changed for Beaverton’s (continue reading)
Clearly, it is time to stop doing what we have always done with our middle and high school students while expecting different results. (continue reading)
Jennifer Serravallo shares some of her best quick and helpful tips for taking notes during reading conferences and small group work. (continue reading)
Recently, I was talking to a group of primary grade teachers after finishing a workshop. They were all very conscientious, but they were also frightened, angry, and distracted by the tenor of recent conversations about phonics (continue reading)
One way teachers are using their instructional time more efficiently is by teaching content area topics during Reading and Writing Workshops. (continue reading)
Though this particular act was initiated by a student, it gave me the opportunity to share memories of my own reading life. I’m on the lookout for moments when an act of vulnerability leads to a memorable experience for my students. (continue reading)
We want to use authentic instructional moves that offer support to all learners across the day. Here are three moves that will ensure all learners have choices and opportunities... (continue reading)
Thursday Jue 18th, 2020 the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the attempts to dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program protecting undocumented immigrants brought to the country as children. Here's what it could mean for U.S. teachers, students, and schools. (continue reading)
