by 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 Chandra Williams | Jan 25, 2022 | Dyslexia, Literacy Instruction, Special Education
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented challenges for children and families, particularly those who suffer from learning disabilities. One group, in particular, children with dyslexia, has struggled with the changes to schooling and the learning loss that... 
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 | Aug 17, 2020 | Back to School and Classroom Management, Blended Learning and Virtual Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Equity and Excellence, Gifted and Talented Learner, Hiring and Retention, Instructional Strategies, Parent Engagement, School Improvement, School Leaders, Social Emotional, Special Education, Student Engagement, Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
As part of the recent “Black Lives Matter at School” movement, we’ve seen many opinion pieces published about why various educators believe schools need better representation of people of color among their teaching staff. But is there any evidence that having a... 
by Chandra Williams | Nov 5, 2019 | Enrichment, Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, Literacy Instruction, School Improvement, Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
The importance of literacy across all school subjects is obvious: If students struggle to read textbooks, novels, worksheets, classroom assignments, and instructional materials, they can find themselves at a huge disadvantage in any classroom. As you teach students...
