When Your Curriculum Lesson Plans are Too Much
It’s very common to hear the term “curriculum bloat,” otherwise known as “basal bloat.” Curriculum companies want to sell their product to as many districts in as many states as…
Is Assessing Reading Comprehension Even Possible?
All across the English-speaking world, legislation has demanded a greater emphasis on assessment. Specifically, predictive reading screeners. A worthy endeavor. After all, early intervention is key to avoiding reading failure,…
Let’s Get Teaching Reading Strategies Right
Teaching reading strategies is imporant. The materials we use to teach them matter just as much. Here’s what to know.
Classroom Anchor Charts: A Tool Worth Keeping
There are things that come and go…and then come right back again in the world of teaching. A “new way” comes in, and we dismiss the “old way” as tired…
Save Time in the Classroom (and Deepen Learning Too)
As I write this post, winter break is coming to an end all across the country. Teachers everywhere are thinking about jumping back into the schedule…the workload…and the stress. The…