Teachers are upset. They want lower class sizes, professionals who can deal with mental issues of students, higher pay and better working conditions. Their job now is not only difficult but in many ...

“Fueled by teacher shortages,” we’re told in a recent article in The74, “Zoom-in-a-Room” is making a comeback. If this is the case, although it’s better than the alternative—no teacher at all—it’s ...

Small-group instruction has been a popular component of K-3 literacy education for many years. However, there are inevitable trade-offs. Too much reliance on small-group instruction means that ...

I’m truly shocked by the Sept. 26, 2025, opinion essay, “Small-Group Reading Instruction Is Not as Effective as You Think ” by Mike Schmoker and Timothy Shanahan. The two longtime promoters of the ...

Beyond think-pair-share While the think-pair-share template remains a trusted staple, the repertoire of active learning strategies is endless. Below are some examples of in-class activities that can ...