by Staci Eddleman | Mar 18, 2025 | Blog
In many classrooms, reading tasks follow a predictable pattern: students read a passage and then answer a set of questions to “demonstrate their understanding.” While this approach occasionally has its place, it often fails to equip students with the skills they need...
by Staci Eddleman | Sep 4, 2024 | Blog
Our work with school and district leaders is grounded in education leadership and school improvement research and provides a roadmap for leading instructional change for improved student outcomes. Our goal is to facilitate the work of leadership teams as they identify...
by Staci Eddleman | Sep 26, 2023 | Blog
For years we have discussed the importance of student engagement in classrooms. Of course we want students engaged in their learning rather than being passive or non-participatory, however, the ways in which we have monitored or evaluated student engagement don’t...
by Staci Eddleman | Apr 19, 2023 | Blog
In his book Great instruction, great achievement for students with disabilities: A road map for special education administrators, O’Connor (2016) offers important insights about classroom instruction for special education students. Most students identified for special...
by Staci Eddleman | Jan 11, 2023 | Blog
In the United States, K-12 schools are legally required to ensure that Multilingual Learners (MLs) can participate fully in all educational programs, as outlined in both the Civil Rights Act and the Every Student Succeeds Act. Since it is estimated that by 2025, MLs...
