by Dr. Chandra Williams | May 3, 2022 | School Leaders, Social Emotional Learning, Student-Centered, Teacher Professional Development
The achievement gap has existed in America’s education system since the time of its inception. This can be defined as unequal or inequitable educational results among students. Although research shows the gap is ever so slowly decreasing, there is still much work to...
by Dr. Chandra Williams | Apr 19, 2022 | Parent Engagement, School Leaders, Summer School, Targeted Intensive Tutoring, Teacher Professional Development
Using High-Dosage Tutoring and Summer School to Address Elementary Learning Gaps The pandemic has changed the world as we know it in so many ways. Unfortunately, the vastness of its effects has yet to come to complete fruition among our youngest students, who faced...
by Dr. Chandra Williams | Mar 8, 2022 | Culturally Responsive Teaching, ELL and ESL, Parent Engagement, RTI, Students At Risk
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,...
by Dr. Chandra Williams | Feb 8, 2022 | Equity and Inclusion, RTI, School Leaders, Students At Risk
“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...
by Dr. Chandra Williams | Nov 18, 2021 | Equity and Inclusion, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Teacher Professional Development
In recent years, educators have been using data to inform courageous conversations about equity and inclusion to create school environments that work for staff, students, and families. And it’s a good thing, too! Students with disabilities may have an IEP, but that...
