The Nationwide Reading Struggle Jan. 19, 2023 ◊ By Studies Weekly Even before the start of the pandemic, national reading scores were dropping. Now, with schools back in-person, many teachers are seeing the toll the pandemic took on students’ reading abilities. The 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress showed that math and science reading test…
Learning Intentions and Success Criteria Jan. 11, 2023 ◊ By Studies Weekly Educational programs and policies change all the time. In the education industry, terms often evolve as well. Often, the new terms have similar but nuanced meanings. For example, learning intentions and success criteria. As Noelle Carter, Studies Weekly Curriculum Director, explains, these terms…
Overcoming Learning Loss: Studies Weekly Summit Recap Studies Weekly partners came from across the country to Silicon Slopes, Utah, to attend the 2022 Studies Weekly Summit and receive professional development training on overcoming learning loss in their school districts. They networked, shared ideas, and gained valuable strategies to take back to their districts. Charlie Perryman,…
Comprehensive vs. Supplemental Instructional Materials What is the difference between comprehensive and supplemental learning materials? What are comprehensive instructional materials? A comprehensive curriculum, also called core and basal, is a primary instructional resource designed for a specific content area. It is a full course that addresses all, or nearly all, of the standards and foundational…
How School Leaders Can Support New Teachers New teachers have so much to offer your school. They bring a fresh perspective on education, knowledge of modern teaching strategies, and a desire to start their career with a bang. When supported by school leadership, new educators can dramatically improve student performance. While all teachers need support,…
5 Ways School Leaders Can Boost Team Morale You’ve hired a talented team to help your district increase student achievement, but how do you keep them motivated throughout the school year? Team morale refers to the enthusiasm educators have for their jobs, their pride in their schools, and their interest in increasing academic achievement, according…
3 Reasons to Offer Early Childhood Education Is early childhood education worth your school’s time and investment? A chorus of research studies says “Yes!” Early learning programs set students on the path to academic success by developing the skills they’ll need to excel in school. What is early childhood education? Early childhood education (ECE) includes…
Why Teachers Need Curriculum-Based Professional Development to Improve Student Learning You find a stellar curriculum that will take your district to new heights, but how do you guarantee your teachers will use it? A study published in Professional Development in Education shows that teachers implement a new program better when they receive curriculum-based professional development…
Using Tech in the Classroom Wisely Technology has revolutionized the way we educate our children. Images, virtual field trips, lab experiments, and other rich media are some of the countless ways technology creates an enriched learning environment. However, some argue educators shouldn’t use technology in the classroom because it means more screen time, distractions, and…
3 Factors that Keep Students Safe and Prevent School Violence Schools are meant to be safe spaces where children can learn and grow without worrying about their physical or emotional safety. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case; recent school shootings have left school leaders wondering what more they can do to keep students safe. Whether…