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A wider repertoire of writing

In the twenty-first century, it is necessary to introduce students to a wider repertoire of writing and writing tools.

Building on background knowledge

Kristina Robertson describes why drawing on students’ existing background knowledge is an effective strategy for content instruction.

The Summer Advantage

Summer Advantage is a summer learning program that focuses on children in grades K-8.

Strengths (and gaps) in the Common Core writing standards

Dr. Frey identifies the strengths and gaps in the Common Core writing standards.

Collaboration

Dr. Diane August explains how collaboration between ELL and mainstream teachers can help support language development.

Helping young children communicate their ideas

Lisa Guernsey discusses the need to reconceptualize what the elementary years look like.

What does effective intervention look like?

Effective instructional environments can prevent learning disabilities, especially in the early years.

Learning Differences Are Not Deficiencies

Writer and Neurodiversity Advocate Jonathan Mooney talks about being treated like the “stupid, crazy, lazy” kid because of his dyslexia and ADHD and how a more equitable and inclusive education system — and world — would be a game changer in the short and long term for kids with learning differences.