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Four Pillars of Effective Math Instruction for K–8 Classrooms
What really works in math instruction?
four key pillars consistently emerge as powerful levers for instructional growth: the Eight Mathematical Practices, Number Talks, fluency-building strategies, and data-informed differentiation. Together, these elements offer a clear, flexible framework for supporting every student, every day.
Dr. Brian Scott
Jul 283 min read


5 Powerful Reasons to Use Number Talks in Your Elementary Classroom
Welcome to the world of number talks, where building number sense becomes a daily, dynamic conversation that empowers every student to becom
Betsy Breedlove
Apr 214 min read


Encouraging Lifelong Learning - Employability Skills: Learning Strategies
Employability skills are a set of skills outside of technical or academic competencies that are considered imperative to being a successful employee and team member. In an effort to ensure these skills are integrated into academic settings, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has arranged these competencies into four categories: mindsets, work ethic, learning strategies, and social emotional learning.
Tiffany Creager
Jan 4, 20236 min read
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