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...
by Chandra Williams | Aug 28, 2020 | Back to School and Classroom Management, Blended Learning and Virtual Learning, Equity and Excellence, School Reopening
School leaders, what’s keeping you up at night as we approach the 2020-2021 school year? Lately, we’ve seen so much debate about whether districts should reopen completely with in-person learning, move temporarily to a complete virtual model, or transition into a...
by Chandra Williams | Oct 1, 2019 | Equity and Excellence, Hiring and Retention, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Students At Risk
Last week, we took a look at the research supporting the use of Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Culturally Responsive Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as methods for promoting equity and reducing the achievement gap in schools. This...
