4 Little-Known Facts about Poverty and the Brain (And What Educators Can Do about Them)
Sep 18, 2019
Many educators at Title 1 schools are increasingly implementing brain-based teaching and learning. What do Title 1 educators need to know about the impact of poverty on the brain? More importantly, how should school leaders apply brain-based learning to teaching? Keep reading to learn 4 little-known facts about poverty and the brain, plus 3 specific strategies educators can use in their Title 1 schools.
Differentiation: Achieving Success in a Mixed-Ability Classroom
Jul 11, 2019 
Today’s classrooms are increasingly diverse. How can educators reach every student in the class? One word: Differentiation. Read about 4 ways teachers can meet the needs of a mixed-abilities classroom.
Inspiring Students to Read This Summer
May 22, 2019
The end of the school year is approaching, and students are looking forward to vacation. Educators are ready for a break, too, but are also thinking about students losing momentum during summer. How can we encourage kids to continue to read and learn, when we know that some setbacks are statistically probable?
Why Prosody Matters: The Importance of Reading Aloud with Expression
Jun 13, 2017
Reading aloud isn’t just for beginning readers. Expressive oral reading is a foundational reading skill that all students should be developing between first and fifth grade. Find out why.
Poverty's Effect on Working Memory
May 3, 2016
Sometimes it's easy to think a child isn't paying attention because they're being defiant, or dare we say it - "lazy"? This is usually not the case, especially for children from poverty, and it behooves us to understand better what's happening in their brains. Read Dr. Eric Jensen's poignant and timely messages about how to help students from poverty build the skillls that will break the cycle of underachievement.
10 Trends to Watch in Special Education in 2015
Jan 6, 2015
With the New Year upon us, it’s time for special education leaders and practitioners to reflect and develop a plan that takes into consideration the changing landscape of special education and the impact these changes may have on current and future practices. Here are 10 trends that you should continue to keep your eyes on as you develop your strategic plan of action in 2015.
How a Low Performing School Achieved Double-Digit Gains
Nov 20, 2012Dr. Martha Burns from Scientific Learning and Mr. Charles Wilson, Principal of Korematsu Discovery Academy, presented a live webinar that discussed how Korematsu achieved a double-digit test-score gain and emerged from PI status in only two school years
Brain-Building for Third Grade Reading Proficiency
Oct 2, 2012Join Us for Our 2012 Fall Webinar Series for Educators
Sep 4, 2012Common Core Reading Recommendations and the Role of the Teacher
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