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Curriculum & Instruction

Practical Strategies to Support Newcomer Students

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Thursday, June 6th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, two bilingual education experts will outline some practical, evidence-based strategies for building inclusive, supportive learning environments to ensure the academic and social success of newcomer students—those born outside the U.S. and who have recently arrived in the country.

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: Fixing shortages and academics at the same time

Matt Zalaznick -
Recruiting more aspiring educators of color will not only fill teacher vacancies but also propel student achievement and improve school climate, says this week's podcast guest, Javaid Siddiqi, the president and CEO of The Hunt Institute.

Overcoming the hidden disability of dyscalculia: Samantha’s story

Samantha Halsema -
If you have children or students who are asking lots of questions, shutting down or trying and just not making progress in math, these are all red flags that could signal dyscalculia.

Online tutoring: 5 ways it will help more students

Michael Fournier -
In a world where the cost of education goes up every year, our online tutoring partner gives us yet one more way to reduce overall operating costs while expanding educational opportunities.

Superintendent Roundtable: Closing Reading Gaps by Leading a Literacy Transformation

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 28th at 2 pm ET

In this webinar, a roundtable of district leaders from around the country will discuss the strategies they are using today that have made significant and measurable strides in literacy scores—sustainably, consistently, and equitably. 

6 ways to reimagine math that will spark curiosity

Jennifer Beasley -
In this fast-paced and technologically advanced world, math teachers only have a few minutes to capture students’ attention and engage their curiosity.

Asset-based assessment can capture the magic of learning

Temple Lovelace -
The best assessment processes allow a learner to be measured alongside milestones of their own developmental trajectory, not in comparison to arbitrary—and potentially outdated—standards that may or may not reflect their unique, lived experiences.

Book bans are hitting new heights this school year

Matt Zalaznick -
Books about women, sexual violence and rape that have are being challenged based on obscenity while race, LGBTQ and transgender identities continue to be frequent targets.

How one district is transforming learning by connecting kids to the ocean—and Bigfoot

Matt Zalaznick -
A key to the mission at Sea Lab is for students to work "as scientists" across disciplines. Recent projects have had students grow lettuce in a hydroponic aquarium and compose music based on the sinking of military ships. "There's a little bit of whimsy science thrown in," teacher facilitator Simone Bourgeois explains. "We do everything from meteorology to zoology to any content science a student might approach in high school or college."

Literacy Leadership: Essential Strategies for Capacity Building in Your District

DA Staff -
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 15th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, the Supervisor of Literacy and Learning Services from the Columbus City Schools will dive into the best practices for successful literacy plan implementation, focusing on how to build capacity and empower your team toward literacy transformation.

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