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What's Next: Eureka Math²

From my days as a teacher in New York State, I remember the excitement that came with the launch of EngageNY Math/Eureka Math® curriculum. It was released into the...

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COVID-19 Modifications in a Student-Driven Classroom

PhD Science® is an immersive curriculum that allows students to “dig in” with hands-on experience as they conduct scientific investigations and build knowledge that...

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Engaging Families in Wit & Wisdom®

As educators, we are experts in curriculum and instruction. We understand, broadly, students’ needs and how to help students grow academically. Families and...

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Across Oceans, Geodes Make the Grade

Geodes® books are across the pond. Really far across the pond—8,436 miles from creator Great Minds® headquarters in Washington, D.C., to Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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Setting Goals and Planning for Next Year’s Wit & Wisdom® Implementation

June 3, 2021

THIS MONTH’S FOCUS

In last month’s issue, we discussed the cycle Wit & Wisdom educators can follow to strengthen their Wit & Wisdom ...

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Student Engagement Professional Development Data Stories

Adopting a Knowledge-Building Curriculum During the Pandemic

June 2, 2021

Despite many obvious complications, starting to implement Wit & Wisdom® (the language arts curriculum from Great Minds®) during a pandemic...

Assessments Literacy Scaffolding Professional Development Implementation Support

Reflecting on Wit & Wisdom® Implementation

May 13, 2021

THIS MONTH’S FOCUS

“Few people can learn in a vacuum—all but the most solitary creatures among us crave reflection and feedback on our work. …...
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Grassroots Effort Spurs Excellence Outside Wichita

April 26, 2021

Angela Knapp recalls her anxiety when the Maize Unified School District 266 school board was getting ready to vote in 2017 about whether to adopt ...

Literacy Professional Development

Louisiana Leads with Content Leader Program

January 25, 2021

There’s no magic wand to conjure successful curriculum implementation. To be successful, teachers must intensely prepare for instruction by,...

Professional Development

Do's and Don'ts: How to Engage Teachers in Online PD

October 9, 2020

In District Administration, I outline my top tips for keeping online professional development fun, lively, and productive. Administrators and...

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