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4 Ways Parents Can Set Students Up For Success

4 Ways Parents Can Set Students Up For Success

Back to school season can be quite challenging, but with these four tips, you can help set your students up for academic success.

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Maintaining Motivation Throughout the Year

Whether you’re teaching in-person or virtually, keeping students motivated and engaged is vital to their success! Teacher Alejandra Londono offers some tips.

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Forming Growth-Oriented Thinkers

Teacher Tasha Fisher discusses how to form growth-oriented thinkers with positive reinforcement, goal-tracking, and an engaging curriculum.

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Establishing a Strong Classroom Community

Establishing a Strong Classroom Community

Building relationships with students is vital to their success. Teacher Tasha Fisher outlines 5 key steps to establishing a strong classroom community.

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Building a Classroom Where All Are Welcome

Building a Classroom Where All Are Welcome

Special education teacher, Tasha Fisher, provides concrete steps for building an inclusive classroom and setting the tone for a successful school year.

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It’s Time to Address The Elephant in the Classroom

Only 1/3 of students are reading at proficient or advanced levels. We spoke with top literacy experts about how to improve literacy for all students.

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The First Step Toward Improving Literacy Rates — Student-Centered Learning

Dr. Jilliam Joe offers five actionable ways to address low literacy rates. The first step — ensure learning is student-centered, not system-centered.

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Supporting Teachers in Shifting Instruction

Science of Reading instruction is shown to boost literacy rates. Authors Dr. Jan Burkins and Kari Yates discuss the teacher support necessary for such a shift.

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Most Students Read Below Grade Level — What Can Be Done?

Literacy expert Dr. Timothy Rasinski discusses the challenge of low literacy rates and how infusing art into the Science of Reading improves instruction.

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A First Grade Teacher’s Experience With Foundations A-Z

Jordan Snyder used Foundations A-Z to teach key foundational skills, increasing motivation and leading to better literacy outcomes for her students.

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Connect to Spanish Culture With Raz-Plus Español

Raz-Plus Español reinforces the connection to Spanish culture through authentic Spanish resources written by native speakers. Learn More.

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The Pros and Cons of Virtual Learning

As the learning environment shifts to keep both educators and students safe, virtual learning is becoming prevalent. Learn about the pros and cons.

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