Why the Read-Aloud?
Hearing books read aloud has the ability to transport people to faraway places and is a powerful instructional tool, but a read-aloud is more than just reading a book to a group of students. Read More →
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Vocabulary Development Strategies for Long-Term Impact
Increasing impact on Incidental Vocabulary Aquisition is a big task, but a few simple strategies can change your student’s long-term approach to new words. Read More →
CTL’s Vision of Schooling Includes Project Based Learning
Project based learning helps CTL achieve one of our goals: to advance a vision of schooling that engages all students in interesting and rigorous work, develops their talents and abilities, and prepares them for college and career. Read More →
Conceptual Understanding, the Instructional Shifts
Instructional change takes time, and teachers must be supported in understanding the changes and how to implement them in their classrooms. Read More →