Tools Being Talked About

The tools available to educators are ever-evolving. While by no means exhaustive, this is an ongoing list of tools that K-12 teachers, school leaders, and experts in the field have found particularly useful, some of which even can be implemented immediately. Browse resources according to purpose — links to the tools’ online site will offer more in-depth information.

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What We’re Learning: Ingredients for a high-quality math tutoring program
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Unleashing the Power of Teacher Collaboration
What happens when teachers trade isolation for collaboration? Teachers in Colorado and Kentucky wanted to find out so they created the Common Assignment Study (CAS) to show the positive impact of teachers working across district and state lines to better serve students.