Standardized tests have NO place in elementary education. They’re developmentally inappropriate for young children, who are still building essential cognitive skills like problem-solving, abstract thinking, and impulse control. Many also lack the fine motor skills or experience with computers needed for these assessments. These tests are designed for older students or adults and don't align with how young children learn—through exploration, play, and hands-on experiences.
You don't need fancy stuff to have meaningful projects with your students. Here's some great stem-activities that only need, rock, paper, scissors and maybe a little bit of tape!
The most effective instruction doesn’t recognize the needs of multilingual learners as an afterthought.
The most effective instruction removes barriers immediately, is accessible to all, and infuses language throughout.
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“It’s not mastery of standards that makes students competent readers. It’s learning how to navigate all the things a text can do.”-@MJLiben
Listen to Episode 3 of the Knowledge Matters Podcast and explore why centering the text is key: https://knowledgematterscampaign
Today I present my first professional development session of the 2025 year: Teaching #Multilingual Learners to #Read!
It is part 2 from an earlier session in the fall and we explore foundational skills and strategies that are essential with a focus on MLs’ strengths and needs.
This is a hot topic 🔥. #RootEDLinguistics #teachingkids
Save the Date! 📅🌊
The VC CABE Conference is back at the Ventura Beach Marriott on October 10, 2025! 🎉
💡 Call for Presenters! Share your expertise and inspire others—proposal details coming soon!
Follow us for updates! 🚀 #CABE2025#BilingualEd#MultilingualExcellence
The teacher's working environment is the student's learning environment. That's why PD should be focused on inspiring, affirming, and helping teachers be their best self. https://t.co/ocuxH7sAU4