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What I am realizing now is they are asking this because, as math teachers, we are NOT doing enough to make sure that question is answered BE

Motivation in education is the driving force behind a student’s desire to learn and grow. It is the intrinsic desire to do well and...

What is MTSS? MTSS, or multi-tiered systems and supports, encompasses a tiered approach to academics, behavior, and social emotional...

If you’ve spent any time in education lately, you’ve probably heard the phrase “science of reading.” But it’s more than a buzzword. The science of reading is a large body of research explaining how people learn to read, why some students struggle, and which instructional practices reliably lead to success. It’s not a single program or trend — it’s decades of evidence that can transform how we teach literacy.

Number sense is the ability to understand and use numbers in a variety of contexts. It involves being able to recognize patterns,...

I often get asked for recommendations on where to start learning more about the Science of Reading (SoR). There is so much information floating around us at every turn, it’s hard to manage it without getting overwhelmed. So here are a few resources to begin your journey.  Take them in one at a time, don’t rush, give yourself time to process and think about what you are learning. It is so important to know the what, the why, and the how. So think of new learning in those terms

Fluency is essential for skilled reading. It is often referred to as the bridge between decoding and comprehension. I’d add that it’s...

Don’t ask me why, but I started thinking about the fun old Schoolhouse Rock songs, that I still remember 50 years after I first heard...

By William Reed As adults, it is common for us to have to set goals for our jobs and for ourselves in life. Research backs up how...

As we return to school after the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we soon realize that there is a long stretch of cold and dark days ahead of us. Our dreams of a white Christmas are on hold until next December and the dirty slushy roads feel more dreary than magical. In anticipation of what might be referred to as the winter blues, we can create a plan to build fun, connection, and play into our days! What are the Winter Blues? Less sunshine, colder temperatures, and

The holiday season is upon us and decorating makes the season even more exciting! Check out these Holiday classroom bulletin board...

Fall is upon us and decorating makes the season even more exciting! Check out these Fall classroom bulletin board decoration ideas to add...

Teaching is highly complex and demanding work. Each grade level and course are given a list of standards that if taught with equal focus...

By April Connelley I am a reader. I view reading as one of my main sources of learning. If I want to understand something on a deeper...

By April Connelley Students need the opportunity to read and write across the school day in every subject. Of course regular...

Part Two – Decision Making and Problem Solving, Initiative, and Attention to Detail 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 emo

Who loves a sale more than educators? Right, no one! Amazon Prime Day is upon us and we can’t wait to add new things to our classrooms,...

Instead of going over the classroom rules and policies on the first day of each year, I took the time to always do two things. First, I...

As you begin your career, mentors are invaluable. They help you stumble through all that you do not know when you start. They are there...

One of the top ten New Year resolutions each year is to get organized. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t always on my list of things I’d...