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Build Background Knowledge and Vocabulary with these Easy Strategies
Background knowledge is critical to understanding new information. It helps us make connections, improves comprehension, and improves memory
April Connelley
Nov 4, 20242 min read
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Tips to Help Small Groups Run Smoothly
Small groups play a role in the majority of classrooms. Small group instruction occurs when an educator works with a small number of...
April Connelley
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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Revamping Your Curriculum Maps: How to Align with High Quality Curricular Materials
Are you adopting new High Quality Curricular Materials? Are you struggling to determine how to revamp your curriculum maps to align to these
Dianne McKinley
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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Impact Student Learning by Building a Strong Principal and Instructional Coach Partnership
A school culture that focuses on helping everyone understand and take ownership of student learning is facilitated by the principal and IC.
April Connelley
May 6, 20242 min read
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Effectively Building Vocabulary
If you want readers to better understand the text they are reading, vocabulary should be part of your plan.
April Connelley
Mar 29, 20244 min read
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7 Ideas for Relentless Book Matching
Knowing the power of good “read” motivates educators and their continuous efforts to book match relentlessly. Teachers everywhere know...
April Connelley
Feb 29, 20243 min read
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