One of the most effective ways to ensure the success of all students is to concentrate on providing high-quality Tier 1 foundational instruction in every classroom, every day, for every student. The McREL Institute, along with others, refers to this as “best first instruction...
The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Texas Mathematics Academies (TMA) represent a major statewide initiative to strengthen mathematics...
At various professional learning events over the last couple of years, I’ve shared that there’s scant scientific evidence that posting...
Reading aloud isn’t just for little ones; it’s a superpower teachers can use in any K–12 classroom. When we mix in think-alouds, students...
Gifted and talented (GT) program coordinators are tasked annually with keeping your school board and district leadership informed and engaged in GT...
As an educator, you may wonder how to make the most of all the resources your district provides. If your district provides subscription access to the...
Stakeholder engagement is essential to implementing the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). TIA’s success and sustainability rely on...
When it comes to the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), using data isn’t just a requirement; it’s the foundation of reliability, equity...
Conducting a Gifted and Talented (GT) program evaluation is essential for ensuring that your services meet the needs of the gifted students in your...
Not too long ago, my math block started the same way every day: students walked in, grabbed their notebooks, and started a warm-up. Some finished...
