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At midnight tonight, most of the agencies and services in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will run out of funding, as popular fury over the violence and lawlessness of federal agents from Im...

Louisiana and Tennessee brought "knowledge-building," book-centered curriculum into statewide use, and reading gains followed.

In today’s classrooms, screens are everywhere—from interactive boards to tablets and laptops. While technology has its place, research cautions against relying too heavily on screen time during the…

When a student’s behavior turns aggressive—throwing, bolting, yelling, ripping things up—what they need most is an adult who can stay connected and regulated while holding firm, safe limits. That’s…

Strong school leadership is rooted in visibility and connection. Classroom walkthroughs are one of the most powerful tools principals have to understand the pulse of their school, because they offe…

Using frequent ungraded classroom assessments can help teachers guide students to focus more on learning and less on test scores.

22 years in the education profession has provided me with opportunities to teach children in four different grades, grow as a teacher leader in the role of academic coach, and serve as both …

As educators prepare for a new school year, one critical question is worth pausing to reflect on: “Will you have a student this year who is perceived as ‘bad’ by their peers and other adults?” The …

Twenty-seven years of research has raised our awareness about ACEs and their harmful consequences. Recent trends, however, affirm that there is some hope, but much yet to do.

Across the country, preschool and kindergarten teachers are seeing a sharp rise in extreme behaviors—refusal, running, yelling, hitting, tearing up materials, throwing furniture, and more. For many…

What Are Executive Functions? Executive function skills are essential cognitive processes that enable students to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks. These skil…

What Are Executive Functions? Executive function skills are essential cognitive processes that enable students to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks. These skil…

In effective and highly effective classrooms, learning doesn’t just happen — it’s planned with intention from the moment the bell rings to the moment it rings again. Bell to Bell Planning is more t…

In today’s schools, the emotional climate of a classroom is a powerful determinant of student success. Research has shown that students learn best in environments where they feel psychologically sa…

As educators prepare for a new school year, one critical question is worth pausing to reflect on: “Will you have a student this year who is perceived as ‘bad’ by their peers and other adults?” The …

In today’s schools, the emotional climate of a classroom is a powerful determinant of student success. Research has shown that students learn best in environments where they feel psychologically sa…

In today’s schools, the emotional climate of a classroom is a powerful determinant of student success. Research has shown that students learn best in environments where they feel psychologically sa…

In the ongoing discourse around education reform, one persistent myth continues to surface: that restorative practices, brain-aligned classrooms, and trauma-invested approaches in schools are simpl…

As educators prepare for a new school year, one critical question is worth pausing to reflect on: “Will you have a student this year who is perceived as ‘bad’ by their peers and other adults?” The …

Carrots and Sticks…rewards and punishments As educators, we all want classrooms and schools where students feel safe, motivated, and ready to learn. It’s no surprise, then, that many Tier One…

Elizabeth Spelke studies French testing data, finds no gender gap until instruction begins

Carrots and Sticks…rewards and punishments As educators, we all want classrooms and schools where students feel safe, motivated, and ready to learn. It’s no surprise, then, that many Tier One…