3 Reasons Why Neuroscience Should Be Important to Title 1 Educators
Oct 1, 2019Teachers and school administrators, especially at Title 1 schools, who want to make the most out of their funding should consider what neuroscience research can contribute to their programs. But what does neuroscience have to do with Title 1? Below are the top 3 reasons why neuroscience should be part of the Title 1 conversation, along with corresponding action items for educators.
Teacher Turnover: Why It’s Problematic and How Administrators Can Address It
Jul 25, 2019As the new school year approaches, administrators might ask themselves, “What can I do so that at the end of this year, all of my teachers will happily choose to stay?” As teacher turnover continues to concern K-12 educators, read about how administrators can address the issue and improve teacher retention.
Differentiation: Achieving Success in a Mixed-Ability Classroom
Jul 11, 2019Today’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.
10 Ways Teachers Can Recharge Over the Summer
Jul 3, 2019Summer is finally here, and you know what that means! Summer is a great time to relax and get away from the stress of teaching, grading papers, and dealing with rowdy kids. From self-care routines to discovering new locations, here are 10 amazing ways teachers can unwind and de-stress over the summer.
We Asked the Fast ForWord Experts About Back to School
Aug 23, 2017We asked our implementation experts (also known as Professional Development Managers) about what they see in classrooms across the country, how you all are motivating your kiddos, and their top piece of advice for you this year. I was most excited about the story at the end!
Implicit vs. Explicit Instruction: Which is Better for Word Learning?
Jun 28, 2017Do students learn better when instructors clearly outline learning goals (explicit instruction), or when students explore concepts independently (implicit instruction)?
Watch From Anywhere: Summer Professional Development
Jul 12, 2016Make 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!
Congratulations to the 2014 Champions of Literacy!
Sep 29, 2014Scientific Learning is pleased to announce a select group of educators nominated for this year’s Champions of Literacy award. We recognize these educators, selected from across the U.S., for their commitment on behalf of students, parents, and colleagues.
Top 10 Tips for Working With ELL Students
May 13, 2014How can you help your ELL students participate more fully in the classroom so they can achieve to the best of their ability? Try these 10 tips for supporting English learners in improving their language skills and subject knowledge.
Latin and Greek Morphemes Build Vocabulary
Apr 29, 2014Phonics teachers know that knowledge of word families can help students sound out many words such as tall, call, calling, west, crest, tallest, etc. It’s much the same with Latin and Greek morphemes, which not only provide clues to the pronunciation of words, but also help students determine the meaning of words.
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