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How might administrators support teachers and achieve consistency simultaneously?

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Antidotes to Math Anxiety: Confidence, Curiosity, and Engagement

Read what teachers are doing to boost math positivity.

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The Simple View of Writing: Building Automaticity for Success

The Simple View of Writing helps explain how handwriting supports composition.

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How Mentor Texts Support Writers

Mentor texts help students study authors' craft moves—and develop independence.

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3 Ways to Assess Math Fact Fluency

Graham Fletcher and Tracy Johnston Zager emphasize that knowing and using facts matter.

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Joyful Beginnings: 5 Ways to Build a Welcoming Classroom Community

Experts Pam Allyn and Dr. Ernest Morrell offer strategies that work any time of year.

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Introduction to the Science of Reading: Two Models

More than 40 years of scientific research on reading has revealed many useful insights.

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What Is Number Sense, and Why Is It Important?

Number sense is a foundational skill evident in every state’s math standards. Here's why it matters.

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Why Is Handwriting Instruction Valuable?

Handwriting is a powerful tool for building essential literacy skills across grade levels.