Theme: Teaching and Learning Strategies
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Mapping the Journey from Improvement to Impact
This white paper from Marshall Street outlines lessons from a multi-year improvement initiative with 10 charter networks. It describes strategies like practitioner-led inquiry and data use to drive better outcomes for students with disabilities.
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Mastery-Based Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report – Cohort 1, Year 3
This report from the Aurora Institute documents the third year of the Mastery-Based Learning Collaborative (MBLC) in New Hampshire. It explores how participating districts implemented mastery-based practices aligned with learner-centered, competency-based education. Through interviews, surveys, and observations, the evaluation highlights progress, challenges, and promising practices in areas like student agency, equitable grading, and personalized learning…
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San Diego School Study Tours
In January 2023, EALA hosted a School Study Tour in San Diego, bringing together educators from across the country to explore how schools are creating equitable, inclusive learning environments for students with diverse learning needs. Through visits to local schools and conversations with educators, families, and community members, participants gained firsthand insight into innovative practices…
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Chicago School Study Tours Bundle
In October 2023, EALA led a School Study Tour in Chicago, 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. The following resources capture those insights—featuring…
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How to Plan an Impactful School Study Tour: A Case Study with George Washington Carver School
This webinar offers a behind-the-scenes look at how George Washington Carver High School, in partnership with EALA, planned and hosted a powerful school study tour experience. Learn practical strategies for designing immersive, mission-aligned visits that spotlight inclusive practices for students with disabilities and learning differences. Presenters share key mindsets, planning tools, and logistics tips for…
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Positive Conditions for Learning: Supporting the Whole Child in Mathematics
This report emphasizes the importance of creating positive conditions for math learning, particularly through whole-child approaches that integrate social, emotional, and academic development. It provides research-based strategies to support diverse learners in mathematics.
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Navigating the Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Students of Color
This blog post from EdTrust explores how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can both support and harm students of color. It highlights the risks of bias in AI systems and the importance of equitable implementation to avoid exacerbating existing disparities.
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When Accommodations Are the Norm, Not the Exception
This article explores how redesigning learning environments to center accommodations from the start rather than as retrofitted exceptions can lead to a more inclusive and effective education system. Through the lens of learner-centered practice, it makes the case for normalizing accommodations for all learners, not just those with IEPs, while highlighting real-world applications from the…
