10.13.20 How to be an anti-racist teacher: Redesign your curriculum to improve access The work of anti-racist teaching—just like other aspects of your practice—is never really done. It requires constant inquiry. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world and... Read more
10.12.20 The challenges of building a diverse and effective educator workforce: An excerpt from Testing America’s Freedom The truth about education in this country can be hard to stomach. But in our new podcast series, Testing America’s Freedom, Aaliyah Samuel faces that uncomfortable reality. She’s the executive... Read more
10.6.20 3 ways to start building an anti-racist teaching practice Although we’ve only been living with coronavirus for what seems like a short time, it has exposed even more starkly the inequities present in the United States. Already researchers have... Read more
10.5.20 SEL for district leaders in 2 easy steps: Self-care and relationship building When I was 13, my family moved to Miami, Florida. About eight weeks after we landed, on August 24, 1992, so did Hurricane Andrew. One of only four Category 5 hurricanes to strike land in the US,... Read more
10.1.20 11 resources to support unfinished math learning The trial by fire of online learning last spring showcased how creative, resilient, and dedicated teachers are. We know this school year will bring more challenges and unknowns. Teachers will... Read more
9.29.20 “Grade-level” text for kindergarten and first grade: More on how reading is a team sport If you’re a reading teacher, I’m sure you’re hearing loud and clear that we need to teach all kids with complex, grade-level text. Access to that text is an equity issue. But wait: What... Read more
9.24.20 Getting it right: Educators share 4 best practices for remote testing As schools and districts continue to administer MAP® Growth™ and MAP® Reading Fluency™ to students learning remotely, several share-worthy strategies have emerged to ensure remote testing... Read more
9.22.20 Make sense of MAP assessments with the Family Toolkit To all the families out there navigating your way through this unpredictable school year, know this: you’re not alone. The challenges you’re facing are new, complex, and shared by many.... Read more
9.21.20 Teachers, here’s how to use MAP Growth data You’ve tested with MAP® Growth™ (or will soon). Now what? The story of the last two years in education has been one of rising up to meet big, unfamiliar challenges. And while it’s easy... Read more
9.17.20 10 ways to create a community of learning in a virtual setting When students take an active role in their learning, they feel a sense of belonging and learning outcomes improve. With the seismic shifts that are occurring in response to the events of 2020,... Read more
9.15.20 Top 10 MAP reports for teachers As school resumes during one of the most unusual and uneven learning periods in recent times, it’s more important than ever to understand what students have learned and what they’re ready to... Read more
9.14.20 How to make collaboration with families easier during remote learning Families have always been a critical part of the learning ecosystem, and last spring, their role as supporters of learning for students was elevated. A recent Learning Heroes survey... Read more