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
Webinar Recap: Helping Students Learn More
Webinar Recap: Helping Students Learn More In a recent webinar, John Hollingsworth, co-author of Explicit Direct Instruction and co-founder of DataWorks Educational Research, shared insights about what makes classroom instruction truly effective. Drawing from... 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