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ELA + Math = ? (Part 2 of 3)
“Teacher, I can do the math, but I haaaaate word problems!” I teach math and GED preparation for the Minnesota Literacy Council. I often hear complaints such as: “I never know what they are saying or what the problem is asking.” So what can we do about it? Read More
ELA + Math = ? (Part 1 of 3)
The more time we spend with the College & Career Readiness Standards, the more overlap we discover among the ELA strands and the math domains and practices. Drawing on this overlap can create powerful teaching and learning! Read on for the first of three articles on crossfitting ELA and Math. Read More
New Resource for Teaching the “Top 10” 21st Century Skills
Have you been searching for a soft skills curriculum that contains ready to use lessons? How about tools for assessment? The "21st Century Skills Resources" from New World of Work might be just what you need. And did I mention that it's all free? Read on to learn more. Read More
More about Morpheme Matrices: Lessons for Longer Word Assembly
Teaching morphemes makes a difference! Knowing more of the common or high-frequency morphemes used in English can improve accurate word reading, word spelling, and word recognition. In turn, these word skills can benefit the text skills of reading fluency and reading comprehension. Read More
Distance Learning Platform Spotlight: Moby Max
Moby Max was approved for distance learning in 2017. Got questions? We've got answers! Read More
A Picture is Worth…. Using Visuals in Math Class to Build Curiosity, Clarity, and Classroom Engagement!
In numeracy instruction, most of us probably use images as a visual representation of numbers we are working with. But the right images at the right moment can do so much more. Find out about some surprising and powerful tools for accessing and using images! Read More
A New Resource to Help Learners Develop Their Future Pathways
Do you struggle to find materials that support career exploration? A new website will help both your ESL and ABE learners explore the in- demand field of health care while also building core reading and writing skills. Read More
Introducing the New Academic Word List
Do you need some guidance on WHAT academic vocabulary words to teach? Are you ready to freshen up your current academic vocabulary instruction with some new high-frequency words? Read on for news on both fronts! Read More
Multisensory Mosaics Make a Statement
An excellent example of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle, "presenting a variety of instructional methods and materials": Colleen Crossley, Robbinsdale Adult Academic teacher and PANDA consultant, implemented a mosaic project in her classroom. Read More
Learn about Pronunciation! Easy and Fun Activities
Where to begin with easy and effective pronunciation instruction? Read on to learn about two pronunciation activities that are a great starting point for teachers new to teaching pronunciation, as well as information about the upcoming Pronunciation Study Circle offered by ATLAS. Read More