by rodaniel | Feb 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
In the previous post, we shared research about time management and its potential implications. We believe it is important to make sure our work is grounded in research and not anecdotal evidence. We do believe teacher experience is critical to helping students...
by aperkins | Feb 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
I recently interviewed Dr. David Paige, a professor of Literacy and Director of the Jerry L. Johns Literacy Clinic at Northern Illinois University. His work and research are widely recognized, as evidenced by his publications in numerous academic journals in the field...
by jwright | Feb 1, 2024 | Blog
Vocabulary Development is a crucial aspect of a student’s academic journey, especially in middle and high school. A robust vocabulary not only enhances students’ communication skills but also serves as a gateway to deeper understanding and critical...
by Jenni Aberli | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog
As the number of multilingual learners (MLs) in classrooms continues to increase, teachers in all disciplines must be prepared to meet their needs as part of regular, core instruction. Federal law dictates that MLs have equitable access to grade-level standards, and...
by rodaniel | Dec 7, 2023 | Blog, mathematics
Procedural fluency is the ability to perform mathematical procedures accurately, efficiently, and flexibly (NCTM, 2023). It is a fundamental skill that is essential for success in mathematics. Students who are procedurally fluent are able to solve problems quickly and...
by vmillerbennett | Nov 27, 2023 | Blog
Recently, I was working alongside one of my colleagues and we were presenting at a professional learning event designed for High School mathematics teachers. Though our focus was not necessarily mathematics vocabulary, one of the teachers shared that she expected...
by aperkins | Nov 7, 2023 | Blog
How is your school district currently fostering parent and family engagement at the preschool level? The Collaborative for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is positioned to support your district with professional development regarding parent and family engagement...
by jwright | Oct 26, 2023 | Blog
In Jenni Aberli’s latest blog, From Teacher Monologue to Academic Dialogue: Engaging Students in Content Conversations, she highlights the need for more dialogic conversations in classrooms in which all parties have the opportunity to be active speakers and listeners....
by Jenni Aberli | Oct 10, 2023 | Blog
Think about the most recent conversations you’ve had. Have some been one-sided conversations with someone who did all the talking, providing you with little or no opportunity to engage in the topic? Have some been more engaging conversations with someone who was both...
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...
