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Make the Most of Classroom Data

Data-driven instruction has become a key element in today’s teaching strategies, empowering educators to make informed decisions that enhance student learning outcomes. But what does it really mean to use data to drive instruction?
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Technology in the Classroom: How to Integrate It Effectively
Explore the role of technology in today's classrooms, its pros and cons, and practical strategies for...
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Teacher Burnout: What It Is, Key Statistics, Symptoms, and Prevention Strategies
Learn what teacher burnout is, the latest statistics, common symptoms, and proven strategies to prevent...
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Explore the pros and cons of AI in K–12 schools, including key benefits, potential risks, and real examples...
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Discover the definition of student engagement and how to strengthen it with proven strategies and examples....
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School Leadership: What It Is and How to Be an Effective Leader
Learn the key qualities of effective school leadership and how you can lead your school community with...
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What is a School Improvement Plan?
Learn what School Improvement Plans are, why they matter, and how to create an effective one. Discover...
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Learn the benefits of teacher collaboration and discover practical strategies to foster it, improve instruction,...
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What are Professional Learning Communities (PLC)?
Learn what Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are, their benefits for teachers and schools, and...
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Discover 8 practical tips for effective school management. Learn how to improve leadership, boost teacher...
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Beyond the Buzzword: What Engagement Really Looks Like Across K-12
Gain insight into identifying, measuring, and fostering engagement from four expert educators.
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Literacy and Math Strategies in the U.S.: What’s Working and What Isn’t
Taking Time to Assess Instructional Impact Educators must always balance urgent needs in classrooms with...
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Engagement Fuels Learning, But Is It Misunderstood?
When I taught middle school, I went to creative lengths to light that initial spark of curiosity. I once...
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Future-Ready Classrooms for Future-Ready Students
The disconnect between today’s classrooms and the demands of the modern workforce has become impossible...
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Effective Academic Intervention Strategies
At Emerson Elementary in Owosso, Michigan, Principal Jessica Aue is helping her teachers transform their...
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The Future of Learning in Rural America
When we look at rural education, we find ourselves at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. While...
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Make Your Student Achievement Data More Than a Road Atlas
Everyone loves a good road trip, especially when you get to be the navigator. For some, it that means...
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K-12 educators generally value students’ curiosity at every age and grade level, so it may seem...
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I’ll give you a hint – it starts with the letter C. And it’s not collaboration, communication, critical...
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During our recent webinar, The Mississippi Miracle: Key Strategies for Improving Reading Achievement,...
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Supporting Science of Reading in Your District
The Situation Approximately one-third of U.S. 4th and 8th graders demonstrate proficiency in reading...
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How to Start a Tutoring Program: Building Strategic and Effective Support for Students
Think outside the classroom—tutoring programs give students the extra math and reading practice they...
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Science of Reading: A Conversation with Education Leaders
Kay Takeaways from a Conversation on Understanding and Implementing New Literacy Practices In recent...
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The Transformative Power of Games in Learning
The 2024 ASU+GSV Summit was filled with conversations about innovations in technology, teaching, and...
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Unleashing the Power of Curiosity to Drive Student Success
In a recent webinar from District Administration titled “The Power of Curiosity for Student Engagement,...
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The Real Magic: How Relationships Drive Students Success
Jessica Aue is the principal of Emerson Elementary School in Owosso, MI. She, along with her colleagues,...
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Tackling Teacher Turnover as ESSER Funds Fade
As the end of 2024 draws near, so does the expiration of ESSER funding, creating a turning point for...
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What’s driving conversation today in education? From the local school board meetings to the parent-teacher...
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I sat in the back of a second-grade classroom, watching students being offered a choice. They could respond...
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The Discovery Education team recently attended the Council of the Great City Schools’ 68th Annual Fall...
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To run a school successfully, principals must juggle many priorities. One in particular is recognizing...
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How to Select and Implement a Reading Intervention Program
According to the latest NAEP assessment data, 2023 reading scores declined across the country. Consequently,...
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Schools are adapting to keep up with students’ needs, which means teachers’ work is changing...
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ESSER is Winding Down. What’s Next?
The past few years have been a whirlwind for school administrators and superintendents, navigating federal...
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Balancing Human Intelligence with Artificial Intelligence
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a useful technology with many possibilities has led...
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A Positive, Proactive Approach to Handling Teacher Shortage
Teacher shortage has become a top issue again this year, as school districts everywhere are working harder...
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Numerous academic studies have shown that high-quality teachers are critical for student, school, and...
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9 Essential Steps for Superintendents Leading a Districtwide Digital Transition
Laying the Foundation for a Modern Digital Learning Environment School administrators may be excited...
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Insights on new Science of Reading research and how to find peer-reviewed research Dr. Kristin Gehsmann,...
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Why Creativity and the Arts are Critical to STEM
What do you want to be when you grow up? The age-old question that stumps the younger generation as they...
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Supporting educators starts with understanding their workload so you can tailor professional learning,...
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The 2024 ASU+GSV Summit was filled with exciting conversations and reflections about innovation in education...
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While teacher leaders have always been an important part of a school’s culture, this type of leadership...
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