by Chandra Williams | Feb 28, 2023 | Teacher Professional Development
As a society, we place a lot of faith in our teachers. We entrust them with the responsibility of educating our children and preparing them for the future. However, being a teacher can be an incredibly challenging job. Not only are teachers responsible for delivering... 
by Chandra Williams | Mar 22, 2022 | Culturally Responsive Teaching, ELL and ESL, Literacy Instruction, Student-Centered, Students with Invisible Disabilities
All month long, we’ve been highlighting best practices for working with English as a Second Language (ESL) students and English Language Learners (ELLs). We’ve discussed: Lesson Planning for ESL Students Differentiation for ESL Students Response to Intervention (RTI)... 
by Chandra Williams | Oct 8, 2021 | Literacy Instruction
Studies have shown that schools that do not implement a school-wide strategy across all grade levels for improving literacy do not demonstrate reading or writing proficiency or growth. With over 66 percent of all 8th graders in the U.S. lacking basic literacy skills,... 
by Chandra Williams | Feb 1, 2021 | Blended Learning and Virtual Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Equity and Excellence, School Reopening, Special Education, Student Engagement, Students At Risk
When the COVID-19 pandemic caused emergency school closures last spring, news outlets like CNBC, The Washington Post, and many more began reporting how the crisis deepened educational inequity for already underserved students. Vulnerable student populations, such as... 
by Chandra Williams | Jan 20, 2021 | Blended Learning and Virtual Learning, ELL and ESL, Equity and Excellence, Special Education, Teacher Professional Development
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, blended learning is no longer optional for schools. After our schools shut down unexpectedly in the spring, many school leaders were forced to rapidly adopt last-minute virtual learning platforms and instructional strategies to prevent...
