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You can embrace the “science of math” movement without tossing out your existing curriculum. An educational psychologist outlines 5 changes to make.
How to Embrace the 'Science of Math' Without Abandoning Your Existing Curriculum (Opinion)Teachers can improve mathematics instruction with these straightforward changes.www.edweek.org“Core parts of my practice have changed,” writes a literacy consultant and curriculum writer. Educators share how the science of reading movement has impacted their teaching. @larryferlazzo.bsky.social
‘A Blessing and a Challenge’: What Teachers Think of the Science of Reading (Opinion)In these classrooms, the recent push for foundational literacy skills has been transformational.www.edweek.org“Will math education in 2036 look wildly different from what it did in 2016? If we want students to thrive beyond our classrooms, it must,” writes an educator. @larryferlazzo.bsky.social
Math Instruction Needs to Change. Here's How (Opinion)A lot has changed in math education in the last decade. Here’s what the next 10 years may hold.www.edweek.org“Parents and policymakers are responding to the tech-fueled anomie suffusing their kids’ schools with the crude tools available to them—bans and restrictions,” says Rick Hess.
We’re Finally Starting to Ask the Right Questions About Ed Tech (Opinion)Concerns about screen-saturated schools underscore a sense that “innovation” exacts a human cost.www.edweek.orgHere’s what principals can do to stay positive and focus on improving morale this school year. #EWArchive
How Principals Can Start School With a Smile (Opinion)Here are five ways to stay positive and focus on morale this year.www.edweek.orgHere's how teachers can embrace each learning experience rather than making students feel ignorant. @larryferlazzo.bsky.social
What's So Wrong About a Student's 'Wrong' Answer? Nothing (Opinion)Here's how teachers can embrace each learning experience rather than making students feel ignorant.www.edweek.orgHigh-quality curriculum must incorporate oral-language development for children, says this #LetterToTheEditor.
Multilingual Learners Need Oral-Language Development (Opinion)High-quality curriculum must not leave this out.www.edweek.orgEd. leaders, don’t sign or renew contracts with AI companies without asking these questions. www.edweek.org/technology/o...
A veteran teacher shares 4 tips for making the new school more efficient and less stressful. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
These teacher-tested strategies can help make literacy lessons stick in your classroom. @larryferlazzo.bsky.social
Teacher-Tested Strategies for Improving Reading Instruction (Opinion)How educators are making literacy lessons stick in their classrooms.www.edweek.orgA single, broad phrase like “teacher shortage” can’t capture the complicated reality of K-12 staffing, says a human resources supervisor and former school leader.
We're Talking About Teacher Shortages the Wrong Way (Opinion)Oversimplifying our K-12 staffing challenges makes them harder to solve.www.edweek.orgThis two-minute fix can cement new vocabulary as students learn to read, says an early-childhood literacy expert.
The Two-Minute Fix Every Phonics Lesson Needs (Opinion)It may look like an amusing tangent, but this exercise can cement new vocabulary.www.edweek.orgEducation leaders take note: This is what teachers say they need. @larryferlazzo.bsky.social
This Is What Teachers Want From Their Leaders (Opinion)School and district administrators should take note of this feedback from educators.www.edweek.orgCommunicating with families is not just about sharing updates but also building a story, writes a principal.
Principals, Don't Let AI Undermine Strong Parent Relationships (Opinion)Yes, AI can be a useful tool for school communications, but nothing replaces a real conversation.www.edweek.orgThese 3 recommendations can help principals make smart staffing decisions.
Want to Get Hiring Right? 3 Ways Principals Can Make Smarter Staffing Decisions (Opinion)To build exceptional teams, we need to break apart the mechanics of the hiring process.www.edweek.orgEffective school leadership depends on slowing down, asking better questions, and reflecting. @pmdewitt.bsky.social @michaeldnelson.bsky.social
Ed. Leaders Must Stop Getting Distracted by the Shiniest New Idea. Here’s How (Opinion)Effective school leadership depends on slowing down, asking better questions, and reflecting.www.edweek.orgYes, AI can be a useful tool for school communications, but nothing replaces a real conversation.
Principals, Don't Let AI Undermine Strong Parent Relationships (Opinion)Yes, AI can be a useful tool for school communications, but nothing replaces a real conversation.www.edweek.orgTwo veteran teachers share advice for connecting with each of your students.
How to Turn Around Challenging Relationships With Your Students (Opinion)Two veteran teachers share advice for connecting with each of your students.www.edweek.orgWant to help yourself and your school grow? Turn mistakes into teachable moments.
Want to Empower Your Staff? Start With Teachable Moments (Opinion)How teachers and school leaders can both embrace difficult conversations and grow together.www.edweek.orgThis teacher’s advice to her colleagues? Save your thank-you notes. Here’s why. #EWOpinion
This Simple Ritual Grounded Me During a Tumultuous School Year (Opinion)This teacher isn't sentimental, but she's glad she kept her students' thank-you notes.www.edweek.org