by Andrew Curtis | Oct 7, 2026 | Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
In today’s schools, we are doing something we have long asked for: we are becoming more data-informed. We are using assessment tools, reading diagnostics, and Lexile measures to guide instruction with greater precision than ever before. Teachers are looking at student...
by Andrew Curtis | Oct 7, 2026 | K-12 Teaching Strategies
There is a phrase that has shaped instructional conversations for years: “We need to push students to higher Lexile levels.” At first glance, it sounds entirely reasonable. Students should grow. Reading should become more complex over time. Exposure to challenging...
by Andrew Curtis | Oct 7, 2026 | Curriculum Development Strategies for K-12 Teachers
Every teacher has been there. You pull a reading list. You check Lexile levels. You see that a text is “on grade level” or within the recommended range. On paper, everything looks aligned. Instructionally, it feels justified. Data-driven decision-making is satisfied....
by Andrew Curtis | Sep 4, 2026 | Educational Leadership (Principals & Administrators)
Walk into almost any classroom during an argument lesson and you’ll hear strong opinions. Students are ready to defend their stance, explain why they’re right, and persuade others to agree. At first glance, this can feel like success. Students are engaged. They have...
by Andrew Curtis | Sep 4, 2026 | Student-Centered Learning Strategies
Walk into almost any classroom during an argument lesson and you’ll hear the same thing: “I disagree.” Students are quick to defend their position. Quick to counter. Quick to respond. But rarely are they quick to listen. And that’s the problem. Because the strongest...
