The new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for grades Kindergarten through 12th will be implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. In our previous blog, we outlined three key areas of change in the new Science TEKS. Another area worth highlighing is how the science tools...
Category - Classroom Instruction
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How can I Support Multilingual Students with STAAR?
Multilingual students can feel overwhelmed when taking a standardized test because English is not their native language. This feeling may impact...
Designing Personalized Playlists for the Classroom
“I love it! I really love the playlists!” says Adriana Suazo, special education teacher in Dripping Springs, Texas. “It’s all about the personalized...
Professional Development for Inspired Bilingual/ESL Educators
In the ever-evolving Bilingual/ESL education landscape, educators must stay at the forefront of best practices and innovative approaches. While...
Region 13 Engineers Week Challenge
Celebrate the 2024 Engineers Week by joining our fun Engineers Week Challenge and do some engineering design with your students! Preview some of the...
Every Child Deserves a Champion – Find an EPP that Champions You
“Teaching and learning should bring joy. How powerful would our world be if we had kids who were not afraid to take risks, who were not afraid...
Reinventing Classroom Culture Routines Mid-Year
Start the semester off on the right track! Here are two steps to help reinvent classroom culture routines mid-year. Technique One: Create a Vision...
3 Key Areas of Change to the Science TEKS
Did you know Texas has brand new Science standards? The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for grades Kindergarten through 12th have been...
The 5 Strands of Mathematical Proficiency
What is Mathematical Proficiency? How do you define mathematical proficiency? Had I been asked this question early in my teaching career, I might...
Uncovering the Link Between Literacy and Social Studies
Elementary teachers lay the foundation for instilling a lifelong love of learning and a deep understanding of foundational skills about the...