by Staci Eddleman | Mar 18, 2025 | Blog
In many classrooms, reading tasks follow a predictable pattern: students read a passage and then answer a set of questions to “demonstrate their understanding.” While this approach occasionally has its place, it often fails to equip students with the skills they need...
by dwalker | Mar 6, 2025 | Blog
From its inception in the mid-1990s, CTL has incorporated into its work inquiry-based approaches to classroom instruction, as well as a healthy dose of the arts to spur creative thinking and artistic expression. For more than 20 years, the arts have remained a...
by vmillerbennett | Mar 5, 2025 | Blog
As educators, we are always looking for ways to engage our students and make learning mathematics both fun and effective. Games in the math classroom have long been a staple in elementary and middle school classrooms. The body of research continues to grow, suggesting...
by jwright | Feb 19, 2025 | Blog
For the past six years, as an Educational Programs Specialist at the Collaborative for Teaching and Learning, I’ve had the privilege of supporting educators from preschool to 12th grade in enhancing their literacy instruction. My work typically involves guiding...
by Jenni Aberli | Jan 28, 2025 | Blog
In today’s increasingly digital world, the question of whether reading comprehension is better or worse with digital text has become a subject of much debate and research and there are many studies and articles that address this issue. Screens are here to stay,...
by aperkins | Jan 14, 2025 | Blog
Do you prefer wide-ruled or college-ruled paper? That was a question I posed to a group of teachers recently as they were note-making. Of the sixty or so adults in the room, only five preferred wide-ruled paper, myself included. The question was posed out of curiosity...
by vmillerbennett | Nov 12, 2024 | Blog
This blog post highlights the incredible and inspiring work of a High School Art teacher who passionately advocates for a holistic art education. As Miranda Meeks graciously agreed to sit with me late one afternoon after a full day of teaching to share her experience...
by jwright | Nov 4, 2024 | Blog
In today’s diverse classrooms, ensuring that all students have equitable access to learning is a fundamental responsibility for educators. Teachers play a crucial role in designing instruction that fosters inclusive environments, allowing every student to engage...
by Jenni Aberli | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog, mathematics
CTL’s Adolescent Literacy Model (ALM) provides a framework for understanding and improving literacy across all content areas, including mathematics. The ALM emphasizes the importance of developing students’ ability to read, write, and communicate effectively...
by rodaniel | Sep 23, 2024 | Blog
Creating an instructional vision is crucial to the success of any school’s improvement efforts. When a principal develops and communicates a clear, actionable vision for teaching and learning, it sets the foundation for student success. This vision serves as a...
