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Anita “Archerisms”: Foundations in Explicit Instruction
Learn about the 10 essential Anita “Archerisms” that get to the heart of best practices in teaching!
Cultivating a Love for Math: Optimal Course Placement for Middle Schoolers
Learn how to prevent the pitfalls of 8th grade Algebra acceleration and ensure students develop a strong, lasting foundation in mathematics without skipping essential concepts in this week's blog!
Clarifying Phonological Awareness versus Phonemic Awareness for Older Struggling Readers
Discover the crucial differences between phonemic and phonological awareness and how mastering these skills can enhance your students' reading and writing abilities in this week's blog! 📖
Navigating Knowledge Building with Quad Text Sets
Discover how building text sets promotes understanding, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary connections within students in this week's blog! 📚
Sound Strategies: How to Transform Learning with Music in the Classroom
Discover how integrating music in the classroom can enhance learning, boost focus, and improve classroom culture in this week's blog! 🎶
Three Strategies for Teaching Phonetics to Older Struggling Students
Explore effective strategies for teaching phonetics to older struggling readers to address gaps in decoding and promote academic success in this week's blog!
Reading Instruction Strategies: Tips for Getting Started
Discover essential reading instruction strategies to effectively teach children and foster lifelong literacy skills in this week's blog!
Math for Middle Schoolers: Effective Instruction to Energize Your Class
Try these suggestions to energize your math classes, and tailor them for that group of students who know they are caught in the middle because it’s in their name: middle schoolers.
Teaching as a Second Career: From Lab to Literacy
Learn how a scientist’s passion to teach her struggling daughter to read led to a career in teaching in this week's blog!
How to Empower Students—Incentives
Learn how to empower students by effectively using incentives in your classroom to motivate them to achieve their goals in this week's blog! 🏆
Beyond the Textbook: How to Use Math Manipulatives for Middle Schoolers
Learn how manipulatives in math can enhance the learning experience for middle school learners in this week's blog! 🧮
How to Make an Impact in Today’s Classrooms
Get tips from John Hattie on how you can make an impact on today’s students with a new approach to teaching after COVID-19 in this week's blog!
Strategies for Struggling Readers: Re-engaging to Build Confidence and Motivation
In this week's blog, Dr. Anita Archer shares effective approaches to support older students who face challenges with reading. She outlines key strategies like pre-reading preparation, scaffolding techniques, and the importance of using age-appropriate, engaging materials. By focusing on building confidence through success, educators can motivate students and help them regain their love for reading. 📚
Empathy in Analytics: Humanizing Student Data for Meaningful Educational Impact
Learn how to view student data beyond the numbers to meet your students’ needs.
Scaffolding for Reading: Strategies for Teachers
Learn how to implement scaffolding for reading in your classroom in this week's blog!