Taking Preschool Students Outside to Support Executive Function Getting outside regularly helps young children learn how to problem-solve and develop other important skills that support their success in school.

“Outdoor time doesn’t need to be complicated to produce the gains in memory, cognition, and self-regulation that lead to better academic performance. So, build in some regular time … in nature before returning to the classroom. Their brains will be better wired to tackle difficult tasks.” 🧠🌳

#PreK

Just Like Phonics, Comprehension Requires Explicit Teaching Once students can decode, they need ongoing and thoughtful instruction to understand, interpret, and engage with what they read.

Once students can decode, they need ongoing and thoughtful instruction to understand, interpret, and engage with what they read. 📚

#literacy #EduSky

Graphic: "Hot-Off-The-Press Book News: How Did You Count? wins the 2026 Mathical Book Prize!" features the Mathical Book Prize logo and the book cover for "How Did You Count?" by Christopher Danielson from Stenhouse Publishers.

🎉 🎉 Congratulations to How Did You Count? and author Christopher Danielson 📚📚 on winning the 2026 Mathical Book Prize. We're thrilled for the math joy that How Did You Count? brings to children, teachers, and caregivers. ❤️ www.mathicalbooks.org/2026/02/2026...

Online retailer Amazon makes billions of dollars in additional sales each year because they use an algorithm to figure out what products to recommend to you. Here's how they used mathematical modeling to create it.

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Number of Rat Sightings in Selected Cities (Logarithmic Scale) Number of Rat Sightings in Selected Cities (Logarithmic Scale)

New #SlowRevealGraph

Number of Rat Sightings in Selected Cities (Logarithmic Scale)

If It’s Stored in Your Head, It’s Not a System Tips for how school leaders can build functional, responsive structures that allow staff to access the information they need when they need it.

Hot take: If it’s only stored in your head or your inbox, it’s not a system. 🔥

School leaders, here’s how you can create systems that are clear, functional, *and* sustainable.

#SchoolLeaders #Principals #EduSky

Made a site comparing the sizes of living things :)

The great Julius Csotonyi spent 5 months painting over 60 illustrations for the site, no ai used

> neal.fun/size-of-life/

Awesome day at #NAEYC2025 yesterday!

We found our gorgeous book, Ready to Read, in the expo hall. It’s coming soon!

Headed to present our early am session on rereading as a springboard into rich math thinking & doing!

Dr. Demchak & I are at #NAEYC2025 sharing ways read alouds can showcase and develop preschoolers' mathematical brilliance.

Join us:

Thurs 1pm, W110B
Noticing Nonverbal Knowledge in Math+Literacy

Fri 8am, W303
From Read Alouds to Rich Math Tasks

@corwinpress.bsky.social

Excited for #VACMS2025 tomorrow!

Math Specialists in VA - can't wait to see you there!

Join me to dive deeper into last year's keynote on using scaffolding research to inform our coaching of math teachers.

Coke Freestyle machines allow you to take soft drinks and add up to 14 flavors to them. What strategies might your students use to determine how many soda combinations there are on a Coca-Cola Freestyle?

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Understanding How You Can Help Students With Dyscalculia By providing targeted supports and instruction, teachers can help students with dyscalculia find more comfort and success in math class.

Do you have a student with dyscalculia? Learn about what this condition means, and how you can help students in your classroom that have it. ➕

#MathSky #ITeachMath #SpecialEducation

1 week, 3 conferences, 4 sessions

Scaffolding in Coaching
Nov 14 in VA #VACMS2025
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Scaffolding in Math
Nov 15 LIVE virtual #mmmsummit2025
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Nonverbal Math & Literacy Knowledge
Read Alouds & Rich Math Tasks
Nov 20+21 in FL #NAEYC2025

@corwinpress.bsky.social

Looking for some amazing & free math PL?!

Join me & @kimwest.bsky.social at #mmmsummit2025

Our session, Effective Scaffolding in Math, K-5, is LIVE Nov 15 11:30am ET.

Register: summit.makemathmoments.com?sc=70fbo9Mh&...

@corwinpress.bsky.social @nancyfrey.bsky.social @dfishersdsu.bsky.social

Labels flatten learners.
Evidence reveals them.

Tiny shift: less labeling, more listening, noticing, and responding.

#just4you #EDUsky #TinyShifts #ReadingInstruction #Literacy

"Dear Math, You are Dreadful" Sarah Strong and her high school student, Gigi Butterfield, get into why kids some hate math, and what to do about it. Read more here.

Here’s something about it: hthgse.edu/dear-math-yo...

What to Look for in Professional Learning Programs for Your Staff Finding professional learning (PL) that has tangible impact on teacher practice and student outcomes can feel like searching for a raindrop in the ocean. If you’re drowning in options, how can you…

Teachers who learn action research skills and apply them in the classroom with evidence-based strategies see immediate results! Learn what makes this approach so effective for your staff.
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"Teaching must be based on recognizing that alternate realities exist in many learners' lives beyond the classroom."
#EffectingChange4CLDL #EduSky
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Innovative Ways to Acclimate New Students to Your School Starting middle and high school is hard—but schools can do a lot to smooth the transition and build belonging from day one.

Research suggests that the transition to middle and high school can be one of the most stressful periods in a student’s academic career.

These strategies can help schools build belonging from the start. 🤝

#MiddleSchool #HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky #SchoolLeaders

The Future of Inclusive Education: Supporting Multilingual Students Through AI-Enhanced Translation Technology | Teachers Talk Radio In this special sponsored episode of Teachers Talk Radio, hosts James Radburn and Darren Lester spotlight the crucial role of language accessibility in modern classrooms—powered by Pocketalk, a leader in AI-enhanced translation solutions.They’re joined by Kayleigh Hughes, an English teacher and Deputy SENCO, and Jessica O’Dwyer, General Manager at Pocketalk Europe, to discuss how translation technology is breaking barriers for EAL (English as an Additional Language) students. Hear classroom stories, parental engagement wins, and insights on how tools like Pocketalk help create more inclusive and connected learning environments.Learn more about how Pocketalk is reshaping education at pocketalk.com

Listen Back! The Future of Inclusive Education: Supporting Multilingual Students Through AI-Enhanced Translation Technology
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How to Get Started With Faculty-Led PD When teachers learn from each other, professional development can be deeply meaningful and lead to long-lasting positive outcomes.

These ideas for collaborative professional development can promote effective student engagement and build community! 🏫

#ProfessionalDevelopment #ProfessionalLearning #SchoolLeaders

1 in 4 Students Are Chronically Absent. 3 Tools to Change That Chronic absenteeism is a daunting problem. But district leaders aren't alone in facing it, and there are ways they can fight it.

Thanks to @edweek.bsky.social for this article based on our recent Seat at the Table. 1 in 4 Students are Chronically Absent. 3 Tools to Change That. www.edweek.org/leadership/1... #edusky

It's the perfect time of year to empower our youngest learners (birth-age 8) to:

reflect on their learning over time,

self-evaluate, and

share their learning with their families.

Join us Wed April 23 to learn how: web.cvent.com/event/3617fb...

@corwinpress.bsky.social @kimwest.bsky.social

"The Power of Multimodal Learning." The central image shows five children climbing and interacting with a large human brain, each following yellow pathways representing neural connections. The background is a grid filled with abstract graphs, waveforms, a ruler, and chart elements. Below, the text reads: "Activating Deeper Learning with Sketchnotes and Concept Maps" Abstract mental models are reinforced—and can stand the test of time—when they are doubly encoded through visual and tactile sensory networks. By Youki Terada & Stephen Merrill

Your students are likely only tapping into a *fraction* of the potential benefits of drawing... ✍️

Wanna know how they can take things to the next level? ⬆️

🧵1/8 #EduSky #EdResearch

Working Together Wednesday = forming partnerships with educators, families, & children.

Dive into 3 must-have books to examine equity- & inclusion-centered strategies in ECE.

Happy Week of the Young Child! #woyc25

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Curiosity is what really makes math modeling work. It’s what turns “I don’t get it” into “Wait, what if we tried this?”

Read about 5 ways curiosity makes modeling so much better (and more fun)!
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#MathModeling #Curiosity #Math #MathTeacher #MathEd

“It's not about ‘how cute can I make something look?’” says educator Irene Garneau. “It's about documenting the serious learning that happens for young children.” 📝

See how teachers at this school create displays that tell the story of learning in their classroom.

#EduSky

Encouraging Students to Use Notes for Sense-Making Middle school teachers can use these strategies to help students learn how to get the most value out of their notes.

Note-taking isn’t just about copying words—it’s about understanding new concepts. Many middle schoolers struggle to capture what’s important, leaving them frustrated and lost.

Here are 6 strategies to shift their mindset from passive recording to active sense-making. ✍️ #EduSky #MiddleSchoolTeacher

Looking for the best on-demand session at #NCTMVC25 this week? Here it is! Session 54:

Empowering Learners to Lead Math Talks,
Activate Math Discourse, & Drive Their Own Learning

@kimwest.bsky.social @corwinpress.bsky.social @erinnull.bsky.social @debbiekh.bsky.social @nctm.org

#MathPlaybook

The Principal Time Audit Tracking what they do each day can help principals figure out where to make changes that align their time with their goals.

Principals: How are you spending your hours? This time audit process can help you take back your time and assess what matters to you. 🕰️

#SchoolLeaders #Principals