Category: Innovative Teaching
Why schools and public libraries must unite–in summer and all year long
Key points: This weekend, I’m taking my little guy for an indoor activity using the free game of bowling he […]
February 19, 2026
New CoSN report underscores importance of intentional, reliable edtech use
Key points: A purposeful commitment to responsible edtech use–and to professional development for teachers–is necessary to ensure edtech is innovative […]
February 16, 2026
Why rigor and efficiency matter in early reading
Key points: In early literacy, the goal is simple but urgent: Help students become independent readers and writers. Every instructional […]
February 12, 2026
What’s in and out in literacy instruction for 2026
Key points: The conversation around literacy instruction has reached a turning point. After decades of debate, we’re finally seeing a […]
February 11, 2026
5 high-frequency and irregular word teaching strategies rooted in the Science of Reading
Key points: When students learn to read in the early elementary years, developing phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and blending typically […]
February 10, 2026
How we can empower students for an uncertain future
Key points: One day, something clicked for Jacob Griffin’s students. Mr. Griffin, a teacher at the NAF Academy of Engineering […]
February 9, 2026
Mis-identifying “504-only” students
Key points: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits discrimination against students and other individuals with disabilities, is far […]
February 6, 2026
The three P’s of writing a memorable college essay
Key points: As a former admissions officer and now an independent education consultant, I’ve read thousands of college essays. The […]
January 26, 2026
Sparking civic engagement as we approach America’s 250th
Key points: Imagine students who understand how government works and who see themselves as vital contributors to their communities. That’s […]
January 23, 2026