by aperkins | Jan 14, 2025 | Blog
Do you prefer wide-ruled or college-ruled paper? That was a question I posed to a group of teachers recently as they were note-making. Of the sixty or so adults in the room, only five preferred wide-ruled paper, myself included. The question was posed out of curiosity...
by vmillerbennett | Nov 12, 2024 | Blog
This blog post highlights the incredible and inspiring work of a High School Art teacher who passionately advocates for a holistic art education. As Miranda Meeks graciously agreed to sit with me late one afternoon after a full day of teaching to share her experience...
by Jenni Aberli | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog, mathematics
CTL’s Adolescent Literacy Model (ALM) provides a framework for understanding and improving literacy across all content areas, including mathematics. The ALM emphasizes the importance of developing students’ ability to read, write, and communicate effectively...
by jwright | Apr 25, 2024 | Blog
In the bustling corridors of elementary and middle schools, amidst the whirlwind of subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts, lies a trove of education often overlooked: related arts. Physical education, music, and visual arts — these domains aren’t...
by Jenni Aberli | Mar 19, 2024 | Blog
Teachers always tell us how much they love the strategies component of ALM and how using the strategies are an effective way to engage students with the content in their classrooms. Of course, we love hearing this. Engagement is important to learning. If students...
