Poverty, defined as the absence of needed resources, can have both short- and long-term effects on health, development and success in life. Students who live with limited resources may need unique supports in order to reveal often-hidden potential. Educators who understand the potential impacts and are ready with specific strategies will be better able to help every student achieve at high levels.
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 are that teachers often mistake
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, Wehrly shares how coordinating curriculum,
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 schools for the district. In
To address disappointing reading scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the Educational Testing Service has released assessment-based solutions to the nation’s “reading crisis.” The tools are designed to
Re-centering and refocusing measurement systems and assessments on inputs will allow us to develop practices that more closely align with student needs. Equitable assessments are what we need in schools
Assessment should serve as a multifaceted analytical instrument for ongoing reflection. When used as an evaluative tool that combines qualitative and quantitative factors as one component in a comprehensive educational
