by Dr. 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 Dr. Chandra Williams | Nov 11, 2021 | Bullying Prevention, Classroom Management, School Improvement
Would you believe that every day a child is suffering in a school because they are being bullied? Most schools discuss bullying at the beginning of each school year, and some schools invest in posters to reinforce school-wide behavioral expectations. For so long,...
by A Williams | Aug 9, 2021 | Back to School and Classroom Management, Equity and Excellence, School Reopening, Social Emotional, Students At Risk
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...
by A Williams | Jul 20, 2021 | Instructional Strategies, Social Emotional, Student Engagement
Have you heard the buzz about project-based learning (PBL)? This collaborative, student-centered instructional strategy is gaining more attention and popularity as school leaders seek solutions to address achievement gaps and accelerate learning when schools reopen...
by Dr. Chandra Williams | May 31, 2021 | Back to School and Classroom Management, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Social Emotional, Teacher Professional Development
The COVID-19 pandemic helped school leaders understand just how vital social and emotional learning (SEL) is for promoting student success. Strong social and emotional skills help students weather events that are outside of their control, including the pandemic, as...
