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As the summer months roll by, it’s important for parents and caregivers to create a sense of structure and routine at home. By doing so, we can prevent our children from falling behind in their learning and ensure they enter the new school year prepared and confident.  We recently surveyed…

Written by Marisa Curtis. Marisa Curtis is the Reading Academy Comprehensive Cohort Leader for Crandall ISD in Texas where she works on staff development, coaching and curriculum. She is a 2 time teacher of the year who brings 20 years of education experience, a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction, and a…

Preparing students for the Georgia Milestones can be time-consuming and stressful. But with the right tools and resources, the process can be far less daunting. Let’s take a closer look at what the GA Milestones are and how you can best prepare your students for this critical exam. What Are…

Written by Marisa Curtis. Marisa Curtis is the Reading Academy Comprehensive Cohort Leader for Crandall ISD in Texas where she works on staff development, coaching and curriculum. She is a 2 time teacher of the year who brings 20 years of education experience, a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction, and…

In today’s diverse classrooms, a one-size-fits-all approach to instruction just doesn’t cut it. Students arrive with different learning needs, backgrounds, readiness levels, and interests. While differentiated instruction has long been a staple of good teaching, traditional methods aren’t always scalable or responsive enough for today’s demands.

When planning an assessment calendar, you should always start with the question: What are we going to do after we give the assessment? This is true for an individual teacher planning for their classroom or a Director of…

Most of us educators agree on the value of assessments. They help us measure student learning, describe student growth, and plan for the next round of instruction. However, we often tend to plan our assessment calendars based on when it is most convenient to administer the…

Written by Dr. Sandra Markowitz, an experienced educator with 17 years in the field of Instructional Technology. Passionate about assistive technology, Universal Design for Learning, instructional strategies, and workflow solutions, Sandra brings innovative approaches to her teaching. Teaching is a noble profession, often described as both a calling…

Primarily written by Dr. Sandra Markowitz, an experienced educator with 17 years in the field of Instructional Technology. Passionate about assistive technology, Universal Design for Learning, instructional strategies, and workflow solutions, Sandra brings innovative approaches to her teaching. Additional commentary about…