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How to Prevent Summer Slide in Upper Elementary
If you’ve been in education for any length of time, you’re probably aware (and scared) of the summer slide. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably landed on this page in…
Academic Competitions That Build Connections
Academic competitions can be exciting and rewarding additions to your school club options. In fact, my own daughter recently wrote in an “About Me” section that one of her hobbies…
How To Use Student Assessment Data: Practical Tips for Differentiation and Growth
We’ve all been there, staring at our stack of data from recent assessments and wondering how to make the most out of it. Score breakdowns, performance bands, growth indicators, percentiles,…
Test-Taking Tips for Morale and Motivation
It may not be a popular opinion, but standardized tests play an important role in measuring growth for students, informing instruction for teachers, and guiding decisions for schools and districts….
The Best Test Prep Tips, Strategies, and Resources for Upper Elementary
The standardized testing season is an opportunity for students to showcase all of the incredible knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year. As educators, we take pride in helping our students…
The BEST Test-Taking Strategies
State testing season is just around the corner, and we know the pressure it brings… not just for students but for you as their guide and biggest cheerleader. To help…
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hey, I’m Mary
I’m so glad you are here. I’m a current gifted and talented teacher in a small town in Colorado, and I’ve been in education since 2009. My passion (other than my family and cookies) is for making teachers’ lives easier and classrooms more engaging.
