As instructional coaches, we often live in the space between system expectations and teacher autonomy. We may be asked to support the implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), participate in campus walkthroughs, or help teachers move toward a district or campus...
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How to Use the Power of Heat Maps in the Science Classroom
When it comes to assessment, one of the biggest challenges for any tested grade level or content area is time. How do teachers and leaders...
Students, educators, and parents alike are planning for the 2026–2027 State Assessments, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic...
The phrase “STEM education” can mean a lot of different things to different people. If you’re curious about STEM education in...
What You Need to Know About the Texas Mathematics Academies
The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Texas Mathematics Academies (TMA) represent a major statewide initiative to strengthen mathematics...
The Magic of Read-Alouds and Think-Alouds in K–12
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...
When you hear the word “retrieval,” what do you think of? Perhaps the recalling of information or a golden retriever fetching and...
As educators, we’re always looking for ways to streamline planning, align instruction to standards, and support student learning with clarity...
In the fall of 2024, a group of K-12 science teachers in Marble Falls ISD signed up to be a part of the Science Vertical Instructional Team (VIT)...
Let’s just start with the obvious: if kids can’t say it, they’re going to have a real hard time writing it. Full stop. And no, muttering “idk” under...
