Impaired Auditory Processing in Children from Low-Income Homes
Mar 7, 2017
The "30-million word gap" has received a great deal of well-deserved attention. But, focusing on vocabulary only is missing the point. The problem begins way earlier than previously thought and has serious implications for reversing the seemingly intractable achievement gap.
5 Ways to Boost Parental Involvement at Low-Income Schools
Feb 21, 2017
First things first: leave stereotypes behind. Read on for tips to engage your students' parents more effectively.
4 Education Trends in 2017
Jan 24, 2017
Ready or not - here we go. It's 2017 and the old adage "change is the only constant" is taking on a whole new meaning in education! Tell us what YOU think -- how will this year play out in our public and private school systems? Whatever happens, it's certainly not going to be boring.
Cursive Becoming Obsolete?
Dec 13, 2016
Cursive becoming obsolete? How can that be? Take a look at some of the latest research on cursive and its importance in the classroom.
Underperforming Student Success Strategies
Nov 15, 2016
When students come to school every day, here's their question to teachers: are you on my side or not? Are you a friend or a foe? Are you an ally or adversary? See what practical classroom activities Dr. Eric Jensen recommends to build relationships and get results with your students -- you'll see their progress skyrocket.
Risks of Not Identifying Dyslexia
Oct 25, 2016
Some are resistant to seek a diagnosis for a student or child's learning issue, worrying that a "label" may do more harm than good. But there are risks with not identifying issues as well. Read on for pros and cons on the topic, from a mother who has weighed all options.
We Have a Poverty Crisis in Education
Sep 13, 2016
Teachers are an easy scapegoat for the widening achievement gap in the US. In fact, teacher quality is not the greatest predictor of a child's later success; socioeconomic status is. How do we work together to find the optimal ways to educate the 51% of students now receiving free and reduced lunch?
What the Latest NAEP Reading and Math Results Reveal About Our Below Basic Students
Jul 26, 2016
How did students do in comparison to their peers in reading and math in 2015? Discover the learnings from the 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores.
Watch From Anywhere: Summer Professional Development
Jul 12, 2016
Make the most of summer by watching some of our most popular webinars to date on topics such as poverty, auditory processing, dyslexia and more. These can be viewed from anywhere so pull out your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Enjoy!
10 Ways to Help Your School-Age Child Develop a “Reading Brain”
May 31, 2016
Unlike speaking and listening, reading is not a hard-wired human ability. It needs to be explicitly taught, but its complexities are often taken for granted. This is not so for parents of children who struggle with the process, however. What can we do as parents to develop proficient readers at home? And what happens when these things don't work? Read the advice from Dr. Paula Tallal, world-recognized authority on language-learning disabilities.
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