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The Importance of Outdoor Play & Physical Activity During School Hours

Both outdoor physical activity and indoor classroom time are important for kids' growth and development.

Teachers Predict End-of-Year Test Scores with Formative Assessment

Learn how daily formative assessment data can help predict student performance on end-of year testing.

“Interim” Assessments and ESSA: A Great Opportunity

This whitepaper addresses the ESSA-allowed use of interim assessments for purposes of accountability.

Clear Communication During Emergencies

Understand how clear communication strategies can help save lives during emergencies.

Learning in the Digital Age: A Review of the Research on Innovative Technologies

Early research on value of virtual reality in education.

The Science Behind Student Engagement

Learn strategies to boost student engagement and connections in your school or district.

Social-Emotional Development

It's imperative that programs to improve academic success also focus on social and emotional competence.

The Power of Failure: Encouraging Teachers to Take Risks in a Risk-Free Environment

Build a growth mindset culture where risk-taking and 'failure' are seen as learning opportunities.

The ABCs of Student Data Privacy for Administrators

Student Data Privacy for Administrators By Andrew Bloom & Linnette Attai

Display Size Matters: Choosing the right display for classrooms

Why choosing the right sized display for classrooms is critical to student success.

Ignite Passion For Learning and Achievement Through Professional Development

Discover how to achieve outstanding growth in teacher practice through Visible Learning Plus professional development.

The Habits of Close Reading

Dr. D. Ray Reutzel discusses the importance of students' ability to independently comprehend challenging texts.

Why School Referenda Fail; Research & Best Practices for Success

10 research-based factors associated with unsuccessful referenda and what districts can do pass funding successfully

Orchestrating Mathematical Discourse to Enhance Student Learning

Dr. Gladis Kersaint examines why discourse plays an important role in furthering student understanding.

Kindergarten Readiness

Early education programs: helping children develop the skills they need to seamlessly transition to kindergarten.