On May 20–21, 2025, a group of 24 professionals convened in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the EALA Community of Action. This unique biannual event brings together a group of experts to collaboratively address shared challenges affecting students with disabilities and learning differences. The convening centers on selected promising practices, and over the course of 36 hours, […]
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From December 3-4, 2023, a group of 27 professionals gathered in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the EALA Community of Action. This unique biannual event brings together experts to tackle challenges facing students with disabilities and learning differences. The convening focuses on selecting promising practices, and within 36 hours, participants form teams to develop and present their […]
From December 3-4, 2023, a group of 27 professionals gathered in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the EALA Community of Action. This unique biannual event brings together experts to tackle challenges facing students with disabilities and learning differences. The convening focuses on selecting promising practices, and within 36 hours, participants form teams to develop and present their […]
On January 8–9, 2023, a group of 20 professionals convened in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the EALA Community of Action. Twice a year, this unique gathering brings together an uncommon group of experts to tackle shared challenges facing students with disabilities or learning differences. The event focuses on selected promising practices, and over the course of […]
This article was written and published by Timothy Montalvo — August 13th, 2025 These tips can help teachers recognize when to guide, when to step back, and when to walk away. How much help is too much, and how little is too little? Supporting middle school students within their zone of proximal development (ZPD), a concept […]
This article was written and published by Amy Bownlee — July 8th, 2025 Community-based research projects can help upper elementary and middle school students see value in what they’re learning. Several years ago, our staff chose “relevance” as one of our school improvement goals. In my work as a librarian and reading teacher, I was […]
This article was written and published by April Jackson — August 13th, 2025 * Editor’s Note: This student’s name has been changed to protect his privacy. This story was published by a Voices of Change fellow. Learn more about the fellowship here. Dontrell* came to me early in my microschool journey. Bright. Hilarious. Expressive. Absolutely […]
This article was written and published by eSchool News Staff — August 13th, 2025 A new report reveals persistent post-pandemic challenges in reading and mathematics Key points: Targeted support is needed to ensure every student can thrive academically Family engagement is critical to COVID academic recovery Unpacking COVID’s lasting academic effects on 5th graders […]
This article was written and published by Julie McIsaac, Ph.D. — August 7th, 2024 It’s back-to-school time. How do you introduce your child with disabilities to the teacher? Here are some tips. (Prefer to listen? Check out Episode 24 of Just Needs: a podcast about parenting children with disabilities) It’s back-to-school season and many […]
In October, the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) led a School Study Tour in New Orleans, where educators had the opportunity to explore inclusive approaches designed to better support students with disabilities. Through school visits and in-depth conversations with practitioners, participants examined how inclusive practices are embedded into classrooms, school culture, and leadership strategies. This […]