12.1.22 Translanguaging as part of the writing process Like many in the US, I studied Spanish in high school as part of my graduation requirement. While in college, however, my motivation for continuing with the language became decidedly more personal.... Read more
11.29.22 Putting it all together: Real examples of how to integrate supplemental content into your core work If you’re a regular reader of Teach. Learn. Grow., you may remember that in September, I examined why teachers turn to online supplemental content and shared some resources for vetting the... Read more
11.22.22 25 Teach. Learn. Grow. posts to help you build an equitable classroom Equity in education benefits all students. In the simplest terms, equity in the classroom can be defined as providing all students with what they need to feel welcome, safe, supported, and empowered... Read more
11.17.22 Restorative justice explained School districts across the US have increasingly adopted restorative justice (RJ) practices to address concerns around equity, school climate, and the school-to-prison pipeline. Once thought of... Read more
11.15.22 5 strategies from educators finding their way in a brave new world My daughter recently started playing rec sports. I tend to arrive early for pick-up, hoping to catch a glimpse of her in her element, trying something different and having fun with new friends.... Read more
11.11.22 Newly elected officials must get straight to work, supporting students and schools Election season is over for now, and incumbent and newly elected officials across the country are facing an uphill battle trying to help their communities recover from COVID-19. The latest... Read more
11.10.22 Understanding the writing process and how it can help your students When I was in school, I learned about the writing process in a way that made it seem linear. In my mind, it was akin to a drive along an interstate: long, mostly flat, and straight, with only... Read more
11.8.22 The importance of instructional coaching, now and in the future Schools have reached a critical period of need. Faced with the demand to provide accelerated learning, differentiation, and social-emotional learning supports after years of pandemic learning,... Read more
11.3.22 The power of fluency: 4 ways to build fluent readers This school year, my co-teacher and I decided to bring back mystery readers with our students and invited families to take part in the activity. The concept is simple: a volunteer shows up on Friday... Read more
11.1.22 The 23 best Teach. Learn. Grow. posts for reading teachers When it comes to teaching kids to read, there’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. However, there is a science to it. Research (a lot of research) has determined that the science of reading helps... Read more
10.28.22 New research: Nation’s youngest students deeply impacted by pandemic disruptions to schooling New research sheds light on the impact of the pandemic on early learners and finds, like with older students, achievement levels are down significantly compared to prepandemic levels. We’ve... Read more
10.27.22 Making classroom magic with MAP Accelerator There’s an episode of The Office where regional manager Michael Scott needs to make some extra cash. He moonlights as a telemarketer, selling the Lipophedrine diet pill. “What if I told you that... Read more