by Chandra Williams | Jan 6, 2023 | Instructional Strategies, Learning Loss, Literacy Instruction
As students enter middle school and high school, their reading abilities can vary greatly. Some students may be able to read proficiently, while others may struggle to keep up with their peers. This can lead to an achievement gap, where students who struggle...
by Chandra Williams | Jun 22, 2020 | Blended Learning and Virtual Learning, ELL and ESL, Instructional Strategies, Literacy Instruction, Parent Engagement, School Leaders, Special Education, Teacher Professional Development
Although many schools are able to host some sort of digital learning sessions for students during COVID-19 related school closures, parents are increasingly taking on the role of teachers as they guide their children through remote learning. Unfortunately, parents...
by Chandra Williams | Jan 19, 2018 | Literacy Instruction, School Improvement, Students At Risk
Students who consistently struggle over time to learn to read, begin to develop low self-esteem and some children might even say that they feel stupid. These feelings may be a direct result of being called “stupid” or “lazy” by their peers or...
by Chandra Williams | Dec 15, 2017 | Literacy Instruction, School Improvement, Students At Risk
Imagine yourself to be the teacher of a classroom of young elementary school students. Maybe, some of you are that teacher. The children in your class are bright, beautiful, inquisitive, and growing up to be everything their parents hoped for. But you notice a...