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Managing a reading block can be challenging. The key is balancing structure with flexibility to ensure effective instruction.

To prepare students for this modern world, we must shift away from passive, "sit-and-get" instruction and focus on cultivating active learne

Knowing the power of good “read” motivates educators and their continuous efforts to book match relentlessly. Teachers everywhere know...

Inclusivity in education is not just a buzzword; it's a fundamental commitment to providing every student with an equitable learning...

Too many times we assume students know or have experienced things that they have either forgotten or never been exposed to. Every year in...

This is a time for transitions. We just transitioned from Thanksgiving toward Christmas. We will be transitioning from 2023 to 2024 very...

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of the world, leaders play a pivotal role in steering their organizations toward success....

I recently received an email from an educator asking a question that I think might be on the minds of many teachers. I’m rephrasing the...

Cross-curricular connections in education refer to the intentional integration of concepts, themes, or skills from different subject...

Teachers and students alike often name the time set aside for reading aloud as their favorite time of the school day! There are so many...

I think most people have heard the old saying; “Failing to plan, is planning to fail!” This is especially true for teachers and their...

Sometimes things can seem overwhelming so we avoid them. For example, my hall closet was a mess and I was desperate, so desperate I...

Have you ever noticed some students seem to dwell on the negative? Perhaps you’ve even experienced times in your life when you were...

We all know that teaching is a profession that truly is a calling. Teachers who stay in the profession for a long-time care deeply about...

Let’s face it. Recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, and training new teachers is time consuming, expensive, and exhausting. Schools with a...

A proficient reader has thousands of words in their sight vocabulary. Words that we automatically recognize at a speed so fast we don’t...

Early in my career, when I was in the classroom teaching, I was busy just preparing for my lesson I was teaching. I struggled to stay on...

Growth mindset in education is the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed and improved with effort, practice, and...

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...

When I was still in the classroom I would ask, what I thought was, a great question, only to have students answer the question I had...