Literacy

Learning from Student Work (LFSW): Literacy Writing Tasks

Overview Use this approach to efficiently analyze student work in order to understand students’ thinking and identify gaps in skills and knowledge in order to take targeted action.More
Literacy

Linking Instruction to ELA Standards

Overview These resources are designed to support teachers in unpacking the Common Core Reading Literature and Reading Informational standards. These resources can be used to pinpoint specific areas of strength and areas for growth in...More
Literacy, Math, Leadership

Learning and Thinking Differences: Cognitive Load [Virtual Learning Module] for Leaders and Teachers

Overview In partnership with Understood, this virtual learning module (the second in a series of two), explores cognitive load. Cognitive load is a concept that helps us understand how our brains process new learning and information. Through this...More
Literacy, Math

Dyslexia Simulation [Virtual Learning Module]

Overview This short simulation is designed to provide a quick and impactful demonstration of the challenges students with dyslexia face daily in the classroom. Recommended time: 5 minutes Not an ANet partner? Learn more about working with ANet!More
Math

Rigorous & Relevant Instruction [Virtual Learning Module] for Leaders and Teachers

Overview For too long, some educators have fallen prey to a pernicious bias that rigorous mathematics is intended only for “certain” students. This bias tends to disadvantage students based on skin color, gender and family upbringing. “This math is...More
Math

Cognitive Lift [Virtual Learning Module] for Leaders and Teachers

Overview The way we learn math influences our critical thinking and problem-solving. Research over the years consistently shows that students learn and enjoy math best when they’re given the opportunity to engage in task-based learning,...More
Literacy, Systems, Leadership

The Powerful Effects of System-Level Learning Walks

Overview Visit The Belair-Edison School’s middle school in Baltimore, MD, to see parts of their system-level learning walks in action and hear from system and school leaders as well as teachers and students on how they do it (and how it’...More
Math

Math Curriculum Internalization

Overview Our vision for equitable instruction in math centers on maximizing the use of a highly-aligned curriculum so that all students are provided with: focused and coherent learning experiences that bridge who they are, the knowledge they have,...More
Literacy, Systems, Math, Leadership

Equitable Instruction Definitions

Overview Our role as educators is to support each other towards accomplishing educational equity. Asking and answering the question “why does equitable instruction in math/literacy and all content areas matter to me/my students?” is...More

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