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9 Back-to-School Goals for a Great New Year
August 1, 2023
The Brookes blog is back from our short summer hiatus, just in time to help you welcome a new school year. As you prep for your new students and make…
8 Tips for Teaching Students with Disabilities Virtually
June 6, 2023
Distance education is an effective way to meet the needs of students with disabilities—but how can educators address the challenges of virtual special education? Today’s post, excerpted and adapted from…
Teacher Tips: High- and Low-Tech Ways to Manage Your Progress Monitoring Data
April 18, 2023
Collecting data regularly and monitoring student progress toward goals are critical steps toward ensuring that your instruction is working. In today’s post, excerpted and adapted from A Teacher’s Guide to…
Addressing Student Behavior Challenges: Solutions to 6 Common Mistakes
April 11, 2023
Classroom behavior challenges are one of the most pressing issues you’ll face as an educator. What are the keys to resolving these challenges, and how can you avoid the pitfalls…
10 Great Quotes about Effective Reading Instruction
April 6, 2023
At Brookes, we’re proud to work with leading literacy experts to develop practical, evidence-based resources on effective reading instruction. Today we’re highlighting 10 great quotes from our authors—bite-sized bits of…
7 Tips on Teaching Math to English Language Learners
March 23, 2023
To keep pace with their grade-level peers and succeed on high-stakes tests, English language learners need math instruction that meets their learning needs. Today’s post—adapted from Foundations for Teaching English…
Resource Roundup: 5 Essential Books on Coaching
February 28, 2023
Schools and programs are increasingly turning to evidence-supported coaching frameworks for their professional development efforts. Why? Because coaching partnerships and other models of professional collaboration have proven to be among…
Keepers, Droppers, and Fixers: Tips on Planning for Effective Online Instruction
February 14, 2023
Although pandemic restrictions and closures have eased, distance education services continue to be an effective way to meet the needs of many learners, including students with disabilities. Today’s post—excerpted and…
5 Places to Find Teaching Resources for Black History Month
January 31, 2023
Black History Month begins tomorrow. If you’re looking for some fresh ideas and resources for honoring the contributions and experiences of Black Americans, we’ve compiled a list of valuable online…
RTI and Poor Reader Profiles: Two Big Ideas for Helping Struggling Readers
January 26, 2023
Effective support for struggling readers is a high priority for every K-12 educator who wants to ensure their students’ long-term success. Today we’re welcoming Louise Spear-Swerling, Ph.D., author of the…