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SLPs do far more than help with "R" and "S" sounds. They work on expressive language, receptive language, voice, fluency, gender-affirming speech, and even feeding and swallowing, says Debi Ryan of Huntley Community School District. ??: https://lnkd.in/gs4mecJJ

Early numeracy skills at kindergarten entry are stronger predictors of later academic achievement than early reading skills, according to research in Developmental Psychology. #SponsoredContent 3P Learning

“All students, regardless of their background, deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential and excel in their educational pursuits, especially our gifted Black children who remain in the shadows due to a system that refuses to recognize them.” — EdSurge Voices of Change fellow Gene Fashaw

Arabic teacher Hind Haddad faced a common challenge in American classrooms: "Avoid the three taboos: sex, politics, and religion," her mentor warned. But teaching a language deeply intertwined with culture and faith while avoiding religious references created impossible barriers. When words like "Allah" were covered with sticky notes and phrases like "inshallah" (God willing) were stripped of their cultural context, the lessons became shallow and disconnected from students' lives. For Haddad's Somali immigrant students who practiced Islam, this erasure ignored critical parts of their identities. A multicultural education course transformed her approach, helping her realize that acknowledging religious contexts wasn't preaching—it was teaching language authentically. By creating classroom norms for respectful dialogue and designing identity-focused lessons, she helped students explore their migration journeys and cultural connections in Arabic. "By creating spaces where students feel seen and valued, we can foster a more inclusive learning environment," Haddad explains. ??: Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4kptFQK

[Infographic] Scaffolding in Tier 1 instruction helps all students access grade-level content by providing temporary support that is gradually removed as students gain independence. Key strategies include activating prior knowledge, pre-teaching vocabulary, using visual aids, modeling and encouraging student discourse. This approach ensures diverse learning needs are met, fostering gradual mastery of skills and promoting student success. #SponsoredContent Curriculum Associates

Instagram is launching a new School Partnership Program to help middle and high schools address online safety concerns more effectively. Schools that join will have access to: ? Prioritized reporting for faster review of safety concerns including bullying and harassment ? Educational resources to support students, parents and educators ? A profile banner to show official partnership status Instagram has tested this initiative with 60 schools, working closely with administrators to develop better tools for student protection. Schools can now sign up through in-app settings or by visiting https://lnkd.in/eYXKBjum #SponsoredContent

"These anti-literacy policies conveyed a message opposite of their intent: They convinced Black Americans of the power of the written word and made them more determined than ever to learn," Black writes in "Dangerous Learning." ??: https://lnkd.in/dzKxFpvT

??"My neurodivergence made me a better teacher, not worse." High school English teacher Fatema Elbakoury shares her powerful journey from struggling student teacher to confident educator in her fifth year. Once told she was "too timid to be hired" and wouldn't last in education, Elbakoury transformed her mental health challenges into classroom strengths. She now creates detailed lesson scripts, color-coded instructions, and student-friendly checklists—tools that help both her and her students succeed. "I now believe neurodivergent teachers are an asset to the classroom because we have direct experience with the difficulties of receiving information and processing it," she writes. When having tough days, she's transparent with students: "Sorry, you guys, Ms. E is on the struggle bus today." Her story reminds us that differences aren't burdens, they're often superpowers in disguise. ??: Read her full essay: https://bit.ly/4gXXaGr

"You have PTO you can't use because it would close a classroom," says Amy Brooks, describing the reality for early childhood teachers who lack access to substitutes. Some directors resort to fingerprinting family members or church congregants as emergency backup. ??: Read more https://bit.ly/3XaWLsP