Luisana González is currently serving dual-language students in Illinois in a 5th grade classroom. She is in her 19th year of teaching and has previously taught K-5 multilingual students in a resource ...

As of May 2026, the landscape of AI-assisted lesson planning has shifted from generic content generation to precise, standards-aligned scaffolding. Microsoft's April 2026 rollout of six new 'Teach' ...

As a paraprofessional for over 3 years and going on my 5th year as a certified special education resource teacher, I’ve learned that no two learners are ever quite the same. Each student brings unique ...

Meeting every 5th grader’s math needs means moving beyond one-size-fits-all lessons. Differentiation, flexible grouping, and targeted interventions help bridge gaps and challenge advanced learners.

Meeting the diverse learning needs of students has long challenged educators who recognize that each student processes information differently and progresses at their own pace. Technology offers ...

During the summer, I am sharing thematic posts bringing together responses on similar topics from the past 11 years. You can see all those collections from the first 10 years here. Today’s theme is on ...