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Middle of Year (MOY) testing is more than a midyear milestone. It is a strategic moment where assessment and instruction intersect to impact end-of-year outcomes. In our recent webinar, Maximizing MOY Testing & TEIs to Drive Standards Mastery, Dr. Sandra Markowitz…

The middle of the school year is one of the most powerful checkpoints in K–12 education. It’s that rare moment when we can hit pause, take stock of what’s working, and chart a more focused path forward. But let’s be honest: by this point in the…

A major shift is underway in Texas education. STAAR®, the state’s long-standing accountability test, is being replaced by the new Student Success Tool (SST). With the passage of House Bill 8, educators across the state are preparing for this transition, which brings significant…

Written by Rheanne Renzenbrink, with additional input from subject area experts. Rheanne is a former secondary English teacher with over a decade of experience in the classroom and with standardized testing. She’s helped coordinate and proctor ACT® and SAT® exams, including supporting her own students through the accommodations process. Rheanne…

For many high school students, the PSAT®/NMSQT® is their first experience with a college-readiness assessment. While it is often seen as a simple practice test or a qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship Program, the truth is that PSAT® data offers…

Parent-teacher conferences can be one of the most exhausting parts of the job, but also one of the most meaningful. These short windows give us a rare chance to connect face-to-face with the people who know our students best. When approached with intention (and a little preparation), these…

What happens when students can see—and understand—their own growth? That’s the question Dr. Gillian Phillips, 8th Grade Team Lead and ELA Department Chair at Smokey Road Middle School in Coweta County Schools…

English Language Learners (ELLs) face a unique and demanding dual challenge: mastering academic content while simultaneously acquiring a new language. For educators, scaffolding instruction is one of the most effective ways to bridge that gap. Whether you’re teaching math, reading, science, or social studies, scaffolding allows…

Picture this: You’re standing at the front of your classroom, asking what you thought was a thought-provoking question, only to be met with the familiar sound of silence and thirty pairs of eyes staring back at you. If this scenario sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone. Getting…