Learning Equalizer

10/01/2026

https://breatheforchange.com/resource/disengaged-students-nervous-system/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9_1rOvh-jxW9iZ0Rr8MnA3IBfLL8O9Xnp7sDKeBrQie4mXi1XtmHCfcXf7wczJnGrvyW9oAvRMzvcMCFScuVMY5Bw6BA&_hsmi=441952593&utm_content=441952593&utm_source=hs_email

Many disengaged students aren't unmotivated. They may be in freeze, fight, flight, or fawn. Learn how educators can read the state and match the response.

01/07/2026

https://joyfulinclusion.com/blog/power-of-praise

Do you begin your new year with a resolution? There’s a lot of evidence (in my own life too) that New Year’s resolutions are chosen from a “ should ” in your life. Whether it’s, “I should do regular workouts,” or, “I should spend more time with my family,” or, “I should manage my...

11/25/2025

Educators ATTEND! And Happy Thanksgiving!!

10/06/2025

Great blog post!

04/22/2025

You’ve Heard It All Before... “Say ‘person with autism.’” “Actually, identity-first is more respectful.” “Don’t say ‘special needs’—that’s outdated.” “That’s not affirming language.” If you’ve ever felt like you're walking on eggshells with language, you’re not ...

03/15/2025

Oh my goodness- and this by my favorite podcaster, Dr. Jake Downs! And the latest episode has Dr. John Strong- so great that this work is happening!!! 🥹

This matched-sample study investigates the use of a wide range of texts of varying–and often challenging–complexity to promote fluency for students experiencing below grade level achievement. We de...

03/15/2025

Exciting research that parallels what we’ve been doing with Bookworms-

Many adolescent readers experience difficulties comprehending informational text, which may result from underlying difficulties with foundational skills (e.g., word recognition and fluency), knowledg...

03/14/2025

Thank you to Madison Elementary in Wheaton for a beautiful morning and this awesome reminder! 🥰

02/27/2025

https://ila.digitellinc.com/live/219/page/1554

For more than 75 years, teachers have been told that the best way to teach reading is to assign students to texts at their supposed “instructional...

02/23/2025

Read Across America Week begins March 2, 2025! 📚

This nationwide initiative promotes literacy and encourages students to become lifelong readers.

Make it even more special with our engaging activity packet designed to inspire a love for reading. ❤️📖

https://premium.educationtothecore.com/resource/read-across-america-activities/