When Reading Gets in the Way of Math: Math Word Problems and Reading Comprehension
I was sitting in a doctor’s waiting room recently and ended up in a conversation with a middle school math teacher. We got talking about the students in our lives…
Accessibility
Explore practical, classroom-ready strategies for making learning accessible to every student. This tag covers physical, instructional, and technological accessibility – from low-tech accommodations and graphic organizers to assistive technology and UDL-aligned design – so K–8 teachers can proactively remove barriers for all learners, not just those with IEPs.
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Alternative Math Tools and Strategies That Help Every Student Succeed
When I was in high school, I failed Math every single year and spent my summers in Math school making up credits. Looking back, I struggled with number sense for…
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Dyscalculia Supports Every Teacher Should Know
Many of us have heard of dyslexia, a learning disability that affects a child’s ability to identify speech sounds and learn how they relate to letters and words (decoding). But…
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Dysgraphia in the Classroom: Beyond Just Messy Handwriting
Alex was engaged and well-spoken during class discussions, often contributing insightful points. But when it was time for independent writing, you could see the shift. The ideas that came so…
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Assistive Technology and Learning Tools · Belonging, Neurodivergency, and Culture · Instructional Best Practices and Differentiation
Supporting Dyslexia: Removing Barriers in the Classroom
As educators, we want inclusive and supportive learning environments for all our kids. Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects reading and writing skills, and it is often a hidden…
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How Reducing Teacher Talk Time Helped Every Kid in the Room
Delivering content and teaching are not the same thing. It’s an easy trap to fall into, especially when the concepts are tough. When students struggle, our instinct as educators is…
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Making Tier 1 Instruction Work for All Learners
The Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) is a framework many schools use to ensure all students get the academic and behavioral support they need. Tiers 2 and 3 – the…
