Educators know that adopting a new curriculum can be challenging. Without a structured implementation plan, teacher support, and a long-term vision, the effort is likely to fall flat.
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From Vision to Reality: What High-Performing Districts Do Differently
While most school districts have visions of student success, they often struggle to execute those visions. When challenges arise, how can schools close the gaps between strategy and execution?
Building Better Assessments with UDL, Accessibility, and AI—the Wheel of Inclusion
“Inclusion is not a strategy. It’s a fundamental way of thinking and being,” said Michelle Soriano, former educator and current Professional Learning and Implementation Specialist at CAST, during an in-depth edLeader Panel, “Building Inclusive Assessments With the Wheel of Inclusion: UDL, Accessibility, and AI.”
edWeb Wins 2026 EdTech Award for Collaboration Solution
edWeb.net is delighted to announce it is the winner of the 2026 EdTech Award for “Collaboration Solution,” presented by EdTech Digest.
Strategies for Creating Confident Writers Through Sentence Building
Essays. Paragraphs. Any piece of writing. They all begin with the same foundation: the sentence. Sometimes, though, teachers are expected to cram sentence building lessons into a week or two, or there’s an assumption that if the students learned something the previous year, they don’t need to review the foundations. During the edLeader Panel “Enhancing Writing and Communication Through Sentence Building (Part 2): Teaching Complex Structures,” education experts discussed their recommended progression for creating more robust sentences, plus how their approach integrates social-emotional learning supports.
Building an Actionable Framework for Language Comprehension
Understanding language is critical to reading, beginning with oral language and growing to include drawing inferences to determine meaning. So how do educators build a comprehensive framework for language comprehension?
The Power of Purposeful Edtech in the Elementary Classroom
It happens all the time. You make a purchase and sign your name with your finger, knowing that it looks nothing like your real signature. But at a store, it doesn’t really matter. Imagine, though, you’re in second or third grade, not only learning how to write but also studying English as a second language. Suddenly, every stroke and line matters. For bilingual learners at schools with 1:1 programs, edtech can either be a saving grace or yet another obstacle to an equitable education.
From District Vision to Action: Strategies for Campus-Level Program Implementation
District leaders often have grand visions for building schools’ impact. The challenge can be bringing those visions to life. Putting them into motion on campuses is a strategic move—they must be translated into day-to-day school realities to take hold.
Inclusive by Default: From Compliance to Belonging
The Department of Justice has revised its final rule (the “2024 Rule”) regulating the implementation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The revision requires that web and mobile app resources used by government entities be accessible to people with disabilities. The original 2026 deadline to meet specific standards has been extended to April 2027 or 2028, depending on the organization’s size.
5 Strategies for Effective MTSS Implementation
MTSS provides educators with a powerful opportunity to help all students achieve grade-level proficiency. From lack of fidelity in collecting data to difficulties with middle and high school implementation, administrators still face barriers concerning the effective use of MTSS. Experts on the edLeader Panel “Overcoming MTSS Challenges to Better Serve All Students” discussed five main obstacles and their strategies to overcome them.