K-12

In this blog, Laura Sierra talks about her experience trying Beacon, our curriculum management and lesson planning tool. Then, we get into all the ways Beacon can support you in staying organized, customizing your planning process, and planning for multiple preps.

While the word "slang" has only been around since the 1800s, the process behind creating slang words as social critique has been around for much longer. In this post, we talk about how and why our internet-using students are creating slang and how you can use your knowledge of their language to connect with them.

Many teachers spend dozens of hours and hundreds of dollars on classroom decor, but how much does it really matter? Read our article to learn about the research behind classroom decor and how it impacts student learning, engagement, and belonging.

The world of artificial intelligence is moving quickly, and educators are on the frontline of adoption movements. Want to double-check your AI knowledge or learn something new? We've covered 10 important topics relevant to AI in schools so you can discuss AI thoughtfully and adopt it with care.

Internalization is a strategy to help you master curriculum content and deliver more engaging lessons. In this article, we'll talk about what that means and a few different strategies for internalizing your curricula.

If you're a single-person planner, you've got a lot on your plate. A PLC can help you establish a community and get support from fellow educators, but they're not always easy to establish. This resource has information on the kinds of teams a singleton can create and a checklist for building a PLC.

Differentiation often comes with the burden of increased expectations with insufficient support. With this resource, we hope to provide easy, actionable tips that don't actually add to your workload but make a big difference for students.

MTSS can seem like an overwhelming process. In this blog, we talk about exactly how teachers can use MTSS as a framework in their everyday practice. We've included picture examples, practical tips, and suggestions for how teachers can make these changes without disrupting their existing routines.

If you've ever been confused by the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), you're not alone! This resource was built to answer your most basic, high-level questions, including "How is MTSS different from RTI?"

Inclusive assessments are necessary to give each student their best shot at success; however, inclusive design doesn't happen in a vacuum. In this blog, we talk culturally responsive teaching, data-informed instruction, and universal assessment design.

Here are 15 kid-friendly Halloween movies to watch in your classroom this year! Our list comes with recommendations of specific skills and discussions you can have with children of any age group.

Students who take ownership of their learning are more engaged, resilient, and empowered. Teachers can foster student ownership by teaching metacognitive skills and self-efficacy in their classrooms.

In this blog, we look at what research says about student behavior and why ambiguous classroom expectations can cause behavior problems. To help teachers establish a well-organized and well-behaved classroom, we have comprehensive tips, steps, and information about how to write classroom procedures that work.

In this blog, learn how principals can use data to create a strong foundation that supports a student-growth centered culture. We have a step-by-step guide to help you turn your data observations into procedures that benefit students and staff.

Our digitally-native students are struggling with some of the most important tech skills. Teachers can better prepare them for higher learning and their transition to the workforce by directly teaching and discussing topics like these.