Archive for June 2025
From Pilot to Purchase: A Practical Guide to Selecting Core Instructional Resources Part 2: Supporting the Pilot and Making the Final Decisions
By Dr. Sherri Lorton A well-planned pilot is only as effective as its implementation. Once the materials are in teachers’ hands, districts must ensure that support systems, data collection strategies, and communication pathways are in place. In this second part of the blog series, we continue with my most recent district’s elementary math pilot and…
Read MoreEnding the Year with Purpose: Why Teachers Should Reflect in June, Not August
By Dr. Matt VanHorn I. Introduction The end of each school year brings many events. Field trips, Concerts/ performances, assessments, graduations, and so much more. As teachers and parents, this time can be both exciting and exhausting. We are also looking forward to summer when we can slow down and concentrate on other topics. While…
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