Archive for October 2025
The Power of Orthographic Mapping
By Dr. Stephanie Brenner There’s a moment every reading teacher treasures — when a student suddenly reads a word that used to stop them cold. You can see it in their eyes. That spark of recognition means something amazing has happened in their brain. The word finally stuck. That “stick” doesn’t come from luck, guessing,…
Read MoreMore Than Just Answers: Mathematical Communication in Secondary Classrooms
By Constance Hallemeier Welcome to the first in our three-part series on the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) in the secondary classroom! The SMPs are the heartbeat of math instruction; they describe the ways of knowing and habits of mind that we want to cultivate in our students as they grow into mature mathematical thinkers.…
Read MoreMore Than Just Answers: Mathematical Communication in Elementary Classrooms
By Dr. Sherri Lorton Welcome to the first in our three-part series on the Standards for Mathematical Practice (MPs) in the elementary classroom! The MPs are the heartbeat of math instruction; they describe the ways of knowing and habits of mind that we want to cultivate in our students as they grow into mature mathematical…
Read MoreBeyond the Label of Dyslexia
By Dr. Stephanie Brenner Dyslexia is not just a word on a page or a diagnosis in a file for me. It’s personal. I have family members who have dyslexia, and I’ve had the privilege of working with students and families who live with dyslexia every day. I’ve witnessed their struggles, their resilience, and their…
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