Developing and using rubrics with students has long been a challenge for educators. Sometimes it’s an afterthought for teachers once they’ve planned their lesson or
The unprecedented decision to shutter schools during this public health emergency has some school districts considering the best approach to grading students’ work. In one
As the nation’s schools lurch into an unprecedented experiment with distance learning, with all of the hiccups and false starts that entails, teachers and administrators
Student teachers may not be well-versed in learning science, according to findings by six teaching institutions and the nonprofit Deans for Impact. Among the findings
The key to closing the student achievement gap is focusing on alignment, asserts Kari Wehrly, chief of schools in a California community. In this commentary,
A three-pronged framework can help students not only learn meaning of texts, but also gain motivation and purpose from them.
Research into reading has revealed key truths about how children learn to read. Can we apply these findings in classrooms without reigniting the “Reading Wars”?
There’s no need for funding or special training to bring these approaches and strategies into your classroom right away.
There’s too much testing in schools, most teachers agree, but well-designed classroom tests and quizzes can improve student recall and retention.
Wilson County Schools in Tennessee has seen improved achievement in reading since adopting a data-driven decision-making approach and prioritizing literacy, writes Donna Wright, director of
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