Category: Blog

In this week’s edition: flexing our empathy muscles, designing for learner variability, and placing equity at the center of our decisions now and moving forward.

What do we believe students with disabilities are capable of learning and achieving? What do we believe is true for students in special education as a whole? Unfortunately there are many common myths and misconceptions about students with disabilities that inform decision-making in schools today. One of the easiest ways to advocate for students with…

In honor of Black History Month, we would love to invite you into a celebration of Black authors and illustrators. We have chosen books of these writers that feature Black protagonists, knowing that classroom libraries often lack stories that offer a diversity of heroes and heroines. Books have to power to be mirrors (affirming of…

What do we believe to be true about English learners? Whether you’re an educator, or simply a supporter of education, knowing the truth about this growing group of students is important. The more we share the truth, the better conversations we can have in schools and public spheres to improve their outcomes. We’ve listed 8…

Headlong into February – it’s hard to believe as this season has felt so blurry. Thank you for the ways that you continue to show up for your students, your teammates, and for the DLC – I’m so grateful for this community and the wealth of new ideas and energy it sustains. More resources per…

Rounding the corner into March, most schools are preparing for a return if they have not already. See below for resources with a particular focus on the complex task of readjusting setting, once again. You all are pros at support your students through this — I hope these resources support your work! By May 2021,…

Thank you for sharing this resource roundup with your colleagues – we have lots of new people on the list. As a reminder, I try to share only the most relevant and practical resources that help us get incrementally closer to our collective vision: By May 2021, we can confidently say that our diverse learners…

Happy new year! I hope this finds you well. As we are all likely back at the virtual learning effort, I will continue to send resources that I hope you find relevant and practical. I’d love to hear from you what you’re looking for in the weeks coming. Have a wonderful week! SHARED VISION: By…

Almost to winter break! Thank you to several who shared resources they’ve found helpful – I’ve included many of those below. Have a wonderful week 🙂 SHARED VISION: By December 2020, we can confidently say that our diverse learners have equitable access to high quality educational opportunities that inspire progress toward their individualized goals across…

We have reached December. What steps have you taken toward our shared vision? I’m hopeful that some of the resources shared through this weekly roundup have influenced your practice and made this vision more attainable. SHARED VISION: By December 2020, we can confidently say that our diverse learners have equitable access to high quality educational…