Spotlight

Downloadable PDFs on a range of education issues, including assessment, curriculum, ESSA, growth mindset, and more
Mathematics Spotlight Spotlight on New Insights in Math Learning
This Spotlight will help you investigate high-quality math curricula, identify strategies to improve student math outcomes, and more.
March 1, 2024
Student Achievement Spotlight Spotlight on Student Engagement & Hands-On Learning
This Spotlight will help you learn about reducing student ambivalence towards math, proven strategies for reengaging students, and more.


March 1, 2024
Equity & Diversity Spotlight Spotlight on Inclusion & Equity
This Spotlight will help you examine disparities in districts’ top positions, the difference between equity and equality, and more.
February 16, 2024
Reading & Literacy Spotlight Spotlight on Early Childhood Literacy
This Spotlight will help you analyze early literacy gains from tutoring, learn how science of reading can boost achievement, and more.
February 15, 2024
Reading & Literacy Spotlight Spotlight on The Science of Reading
This Spotlight will help you review the key components for reading comprehension, California’s approach to align teacher prep, and more.
February 15, 2024
Professional Development Spotlight Spotlight on The Importance of PD and Growth Opportunities for Teachers
This Spotlight will help you with the ins and outs of effective PD, the types of PD that teachers want, and more.
February 7, 2024
Teaching Spotlight Spotlight on Problem-Based Learning
This Spotlight will help you learn how VR can be used for unique problem-solving, identify how to apply PBL in STEM classrooms, and more.
January 16, 2024
Assessment Spotlight Spotlight on Assessment
This Spotlight will help you evaluate effective ways to offer students feedback, learn how to improve assessments for ELs, and more.
January 16, 2024
Teaching Spotlight Spotlight on Differentiated Learning
This Spotlight will empower you with tech advice for accelerated learning, five ways to differentiate instruction online, and more.
January 5, 2024
Classroom Technology Spotlight Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This Spotlight will empower you with principles to consider when crafting AI guidance; a guide to the AI tools teachers are using; and more.

January 5, 2024
Special Education Spotlight Spotlight on the Science of Reading for Students with Disabilities
This Spotlight will empower you with strategies to apply the science of reading to support students with learning differences and more.
December 15, 2023
Student Achievement Spotlight Spotlight on Targeted Interventions & Academic Recovery
This Spotlight will help you investigate common interventions, implement effective learning recovery programs, and more.
November 15, 2023
Mathematics Spotlight Spotlight on Dyscalculia and Math Anxiety
This Spotlight provides strategies for supporting students anxious about math, insights on the challenges of having dyscalculia, and more.

November 15, 2023
Professional Development Spotlight Spotlight on Instructional Coaching for Personalized PD
This Spotlight will help you investigate strategies for effective teacher PD, evaluate examples of personalized coaching programs, and more.
November 1, 2023