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5 Tips on Promoting Metacognition for Students

Martin Yan April 15, 2021 Instruction, Student Engagement

Student practices reading skills which have been supported by instruction grounded in the science of reading

Close Learning Gaps by Applying the Science of Reading

Martin Yan December 15, 2020 Assessments, Data, Dyslexia, Equity, Resources

A brief released today by Illuminate Education reveals substantial math losses in grades 5-8 and modest reading losses across grades K-8 as a result of COVID-19 disruptions.

New Data Indicate Substantial Math & Modest Reading Learning Losses due to COVID-19

Martin Yan November 13, 2020 Assessments, Data, Educational Technology, Instruction, White Paper

A PLC meets to share instructional strategies and support students throughout the year.

What is a PLC? A Definition and Resource Roundup

Martin Yan September 25, 2020 Data, PLC

Young students learning remotely with a device

Equitable Access Resource Round-Up

Martin Yan September 3, 2020 Educational Technology, Equity, Remote Learning, Resources

How Illuminate’s Integration with Google Classroom is Supporting Remote Learning in Santa Rosa City Schools

Martin Yan July 27, 2020 Case Study, Illuminator Spotlight, Remote Learning

How Can MTSS Work in a Remote Environment?

Martin Yan June 23, 2020 Assessments, MTSS, Remote Learning

Using the 4 Load-Bearing Walls of Equity-Based MTSS to Plan for Next Year

Martin Yan June 12, 2020 Data, Leadership, MTSS, Remote Learning

Preventing Learning Loss & Accelerate Growth for All Students

Martin Yan May 29, 2020 Assessments, Leadership, Remote Learning

Using Qualitative Data to Support Students During the School Closures

Martin Yan May 18, 2020 Data, Remote Learning

5 Ways to Support Remote Learners Experiencing Trauma

Martin Yan May 14, 2020 Mental Health, Remote Learning, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

How to Use Google for Education with Illuminate for Remote Learning

Martin Yan April 10, 2020 Assessments, Educational Technology, Instruction, Remote Learning

Learning From A Distance? 6 Tips To Do It Well

Martin Yan March 23, 2020 Instruction, Parent Engagement, Student Engagement

How Denver Public Schools Overcame District Data Woes

Martin Yan November 1, 2018 Case Study

How a Unique Border-Town District Defies Demographics

Martin Yan October 11, 2018 Case Study

How This Rural District is Making the Most of Classroom Data

Martin Yan August 16, 2018 Case Study

Unlocking ESSA & Its Potential in Washington

Martin Yan May 30, 2018 ESSA

How IDEA Public Schools is Getting Data into the Right Hands

Martin Yan May 24, 2018 Case Study, Data, Leadership

How a Large & Diverse District is Making Data-Driven Decisions

Martin Yan February 15, 2018 Case Study, Leadership, School Improvement

9 Informal Assessments to Help You Pinpoint What Your Learners Need

Martin Yan February 8, 2018 Assessments, Resources, School Improvement

How a Medium-Sized District is Closing the Achievement Gap

Martin Yan November 9, 2017 Case Study, Leadership, School Improvement

Illuminator Spotlight: Timothy Brienza (Cibola HS)

Martin Yan August 15, 2017 Illuminator Spotlight, Leadership

How Statesboro High Increased Math Proficiency by 84 Percent

Martin Yan May 11, 2017 Case Study, Data, Leadership, School Improvement

How to Prepare for Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Martin Yan April 13, 2017 Assessments, Leadership, Resources

Illuminate Spotlight: Gary Collins (Victor Elementary School District)

Martin Yan April 6, 2017 Illuminator Spotlight

Illuminator of the Year 2017 Winners

Martin Yan February 23, 2017 Illuminate Announcements, Implementation

Illuminator Spotlight: The Golden Valley Charter School Team

Martin Yan February 14, 2017 Illuminator Spotlight

5 Reasons Why You Should Attend IEUC 2017

Martin Yan January 19, 2017 Illuminate Announcements, Leadership

Illuminator Spotlight: Allison Jordan

Martin Yan December 15, 2016 Illuminator Spotlight

Getting Back to the Basics [Infographic]

Martin Yan November 29, 2016 Data, Resources

Overcoming My Personal Battle with Bullying

Martin Yan October 20, 2016 Bullying, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Illuminator Spotlight: Kate Goedeker

Martin Yan August 19, 2016 Illuminator Spotlight

How Student-Led Conferences Are Impacting Our Schools

Martin Yan July 14, 2016 Educational Technology, Resources