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It’s no secret that changing the school climate in favor of embracing a successful model of the continuous school improvement process takes time, effort, and skill. However, when we take on the task of improving our nation’s lowest-performing schools, we can uncover a...
We have struggled with principal and teacher retention, violence and mental health challenges, grief and loss, and other ongoing life events this school year. One thing we cannot argue is that there is a great need for support in all of these areas. The question is...
This month, we’re covering all kinds of questions about working with English as a Second Language (ESL) students and English Language Learners (ELLs) on our blog. So far, we have discussed: Lesson Planning for ESL Students Differentiation for ESL Students This week,...
This month, we’re talking about how to support English as a Second Language (ESL) students and English Language Learners (ELLs)—especially if this is your first-time including ESL students in your class. Last week, we outlined some basic best practices for creating...
“Intervention” is a popular buzzword in education, but you may have heard it so many times that you’ve forgotten its true meaning and intent. Response to Intervention, also known as RTI, offers an equitable approach toward education for all students, including those...
Learning Loss During COVID-19 With the ongoing coronavirus numbers, districts, and schools there is a lot of uncertainty about whether they will have to pivot to virtual or hybrid learning for the remainder of this school year. The research is clear about the impact...
About 25% of high school students in the U.S drop out before their graduation day and in lower-income communities, the number of high schools dropouts is even higher as many of the students don’t have enough support or resources to finish all four years. Most students...
Morphemes, prosody, phonological awareness… you’re not alone if an elementary ELA lesson feels a bit more like rocket science. If it were easier, our society might not face such enormous inequities in literacy. However, research shows that reading disparities can be...
The last school year was devastating for schools and communities everywhere. We witnessed a string of violent tragedies, including deadly instances of excessive police force against Black persons; acts of hatred toward the Asian American community; and an insurrection...
In this article, we will summarize the evidence about effective restorative justice practices and share tips to help you shift toward a more inclusive school culture.
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