While my teacher preparation program introduced me to the concepts of phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics, it wasn’t until...
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Classroom Instruction, Legislative, Strategic Instruction, Subject Areas, TEKS
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...
Classroom Instruction, Instructional Coaching, Strategic Instruction, Subject Areas
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...
Classroom Instruction, Instructional Coaching, Strategic Instruction, Subject Areas
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...
Current research suggests that high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) together with an understanding of research-based instructional strategies...
Everyone wants to do what’s best for students. It can feel overwhelming to meet the training requirements for the gifted and talented program...
Classroom Instruction, Instructional Coaching, Strategic Instruction, Subject Areas
Nurturing a Growth Mindset in Math
Some of the consistent difficulties that ALL educators are confronted with include challenging behaviors and decreased motivation. It can be...
Welcome to your first year as a Secondary Reading Language Arts teacher! Whether you just graduated from college with an education degree or you...
Distance Learning, Early Childhood, Special Education, Subject Areas
Top Apps for Dyslexic Students to Enhance Literacy Skills this Summer
Harnessing Technology to Empower Dyslexic Learners During the Summer Summer break is an ideal time for students to relax, rejuvenate, and engage in...
When I taught fourth-grade science in July 2020, I discovered the classroom textbooks had copyright dates of 1992, almost two decades before my...