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Concept-Based Instruction: Building Units with Depth and Complexity, which emphasizes designing units that promote both rigor and relevance, while focusing on thinking over task completion and transfer over recall.

A strong math curriculum is more than a textbook or a pacing guide; it’s a roadmap for helping students think critically, solve problems, and see relevance in what they learn. But too often, math programs stay static while the world around them changes. If your curriculum isn’t evolving, it may be holding students back. Here are eight signs it’s time to revisit and refresh your math curriculum, plus steps you can take to make meaningful updates that support STEM readiness and

Writing helps students retain knowledge and make stronger connections across content. In this first post of a 4-part series, I’m breaking down five powerful reasons why daily writing belongs in every K–12 classroom—from reading to music. Whether you're just getting started or ready to take content area writing to the next level, these benefits will show you why it matters.