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
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
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