What Educators Need to Know as States Raise the Bar for Literacy
Across the United States, states are taking a closer look at one important question: Should students be promoted to fourth grade if they have not yet developed the reading skills needed to succeed? In response, a growing number of states have adopted laws that connect... read more
Classroom Layout and Seating Arrangment
A well-organized classroom supports the teacher’s movement, student interaction, and frequent Checks for Understanding. The goal is simple: Students should always be able to face the teacher and the screen during instruction. The Golden Rule: Students Face the Teacher... read more
The Literacy Gap: Part 2 of 2
Every student deserves the opportunity to become a capable reader. Students enter classrooms with different levels of literacy knowledge, language development, and reading experience. Some students may have developed strong foundational reading skills, while others... read more
The Literacy Gap: Part 1 of 2
What is the Literacy Gap? The Literacy gap refers to the difference in reading skills and literacy achievement between students who have developed strong reading abilities and students who struggle to meet expected reading levels. This gap can appear in areas such as... read more