Writing

Are we giving our students what they *need*, or what is *easiest* for us to provide?

Same purpose, cleaner setup — and an easier way for me to actually keep posting.

A roundup on the effectiveness of Tier 2 interventions in RtI/MTSS, with four studies and takeaways for implementation.

A roundup on Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) for progress monitoring, including ELL-specific research and a glossary of terms.

Framing equity and culture in schools: disproportionality in special education, income segregation, and racism research.

Possible solutions to equity and culture problems in schools: empathetic schools, teacher match, dual language programs, and community-based education.

The first research roundup: teacher interactions and social capital, coaching conversations, introverted students, and school funding inequity.