How Teachers Can Solve the “6-7” Classroom Disruption
How Teachers Can Solve the “6-7” Classroom Disruption If you’ve noticed students randomly shouting “six seven!” in your classroom lately, you’re not alone. This viral phenomenon has swept through schools nationwide, leaving many educators... read more
Hattie’s Research and EDI: Practical Insights for School Leaders
Hattie’s Research and EDI: Practical Insights for School Leaders In the pursuit of effective teaching, educators continuously seek strategies that yield the highest impact on student learning. Two highly influential approaches in educational research—John... read more
How the Mind Learns: Information Processing Model and EDI
Explicit Direct Instruction and Cognitive Processing: A Perfect Pair for Learning In today’s dynamic educational landscape, educators must understand not only what to teach but how students absorb and retain new knowledge. Leveraging the Information Processing Model... read more
Engage Every Student with ‘Pull a Stick’
“Pull a Stick” means Call on Non-Volunteers A Strategy for Engaging Every Student One of the most effective ways to engage all students in your classroom is by using a randomizing system to call on non-volunteers. “Pull a stick” has become a popular method where... read more
English Learners for State Testing Success
English Learners for State Testing Success Test preparation is vital for helping English Learners (ELs) perform their best on assessments that include speaking, listening, reading, and writing components. State tests, or standardized tests for ELs assess language... read more