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Episode 107 Description In this episode, I chat with Robert Barnett, co-founder of The Modern Classrooms Project and author of Meet Every Learner’s Needs: Redesigning Instruction So All Learners Can Succeed. We dive into the power of self-paced […]
Guest Blog Post by Robert Barnett Imagine, for a moment, that you’re a student who has been sick recently. You stayed home from school on Monday and Tuesday. Today is Wednesday, and you’re coming back to class. I […]
In my previous blogs on MTSS, I have provided an overview of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports as it relates to instruction. I’ve highlighted how differentiated small group instruction can improve the effectiveness of Tier 1 instruction, reducing […]
Every teacher has faced a similar challenge: delivering a whole-group lesson to the entire class and watching the mixed reactions on the students’ faces. Some grasp the concept immediately, while others struggle to comprehend it and clearly need […]
Episode Description In this episode, I chat with Dr. Michelle Ament, the co-founder of the Human Intelligence Movement. We discuss why it’s essential to move beyond content coverage and standardized testing to prioritize creativity, empathy, and critical thinking—skills […]
An increasing number of schools nationwide are shifting to more inclusive instruction, keeping students with special needs, individualized education plans (IEPs), and diverse learning profiles in mainstream classrooms. This shift toward inclusive classrooms is driven, in part, by […]
The New Year inspires dreams of transformation—new habits, better routines, and fresh goals. But here’s the catch: change is hard. While 76% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, only 6% stick with them, according to a Forbes survey. […]
Are you tired of lessons that aren’t working? Do you feel like you’re pouring time and energy into planning only to face disengaged students, inconsistent progress, and widening learning gaps? Are you struggling to differentiate learning experiences and […]
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is an instructional framework that uses assessment data to identify and address students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. It provides targeted instruction, scaffolds, and support at varying levels of intensity to ensure all […]
Guest Blog by Jeff Hennigar The evolving needs of our students demand innovative solutions. With Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as our goal, we can create inclusive learning environments to help all students be successful in school. While […]
Classrooms are filled with diverse learners, but most educators are stuck trying to make a one-size-fits-all model work in a world where it doesn’t. Some students struggle to keep up, others coast because they’re not being challenged, and […]
By Noelle Gutierrez I recently collaborated with teachers on station rotation lessons, and a few asked how I have incorporated social-emotional learning into the stations I’ve developed. Teachers can include various SEL activities in their stations that focus […]