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
How SWIPS Observation Strengthen Lesson Design and Delivery
What are SWIPS observations? SWIPS (School-Wide Instructional Practices Survey) is a classroom observation process that help school and district leaders gather objective data about instructional practices across multiple classrooms. Rather than evaluating individual... read more
How AI is Revolutionizing Lesson Writing for Teachers
How AI is Revolutionizing Lesson Writing for Teachers In today’s fast-paced educational environment, teachers are often tasked with balancing lesson preparation, teaching, grading, and administrative work. As a result, finding ways to streamline lesson writing while... read more
Building Engaged Classrooms: The Power of Essential Learning Norms
Building Engaged Classrooms: The Power of Essential Learning Norms When students walk into a classroom, they need more than content, they need structure, clarity, and consistent routines that maximize learning time. At DataWORKS Educational Research,... read more
Activating Prior Knowledge: Connecting Past Learning to New Math
Activating Prior Knowledge: Connecting Past Learning to New Math In mathematics education, one of the most powerful yet underutilized instructional strategies is activating prior knowledge before introducing new concepts. When students connect new learning to... read more
Checking for Understanding Using TAPPLE: A Proven Strategy for Every Classroom
Checking for Understanding Using TAPPLE: A Proven Strategy for Every Classroom At DataWORKS Educational Research, we believe that effective teaching requires more than just delivering content. It requires continuously verifying that students are learning what... read more