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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · last wk.

Rural teaching comes with opportunities, responsibilities, and realities that generic teacher preparation may miss. What changes when future teachers learn to take place seriously? Read the conversation with Dr. Devon Brenner: buff.ly/PtEt2Na #RuralEd #RuralTeaching #RuralTeacherPrep

Successful Rural Teaching Starts with Taking Place Seriously

What should rural teachers know about a community before they are asked to teach its children? That question should be central to rural teacher preparation. Too often, preparation programs treat…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2w ago

Strong reading systems are built one decision at a time: clearer MTSS-R structures, better reflection tools, smarter use of teacher perceptual data, and literacy vendors that actually fit the district. This blog connects the dots. buff.ly/oGMxGks #TeachingReading #LiteracyResources

5 Reads for Stronger Literacy Systems

Every district can name its literacy priorities. The real challenge is whether those priorities help teachers and leaders know what to do next week.

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2w ago

Employability skills don’t have to live in a separate program or one-off career lesson. These articles show how schools can build skills like communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and self-management into everyday learning. buff.ly/YuUPY7F #EssentialSkills #EmployabilitySkills

5 Articles on Making Employability Skills Part of Everyday Learning

Marzano Research A student leading a group discussion, revising a project after feedback, explaining their thinking, or reflecting on how they solved a problem is practicing employability skills.…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · last mo.

One placement decision can affect access to advanced math later. REL NW's guide and template helps families and school teams have clearer high school math placement conversations. buff.ly/QaIEQUT #EdResource #HighSchoolMath

Grade 9 Math Placement: A Family Guide and School Decisionmaking Template | IES

Course placement decisions shape students’ early high school math experiences and their options for advanced math in high school. When students take Algebra I in grade 8, schools must decide whether…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · last mo.

What should educators know about a rural community before they teach its children? Why rural teacher preparation should center local context, relationships, community assets, and the realities teachers face in rural schools: buff.ly/woAdy1n #TeacherPrep #RuralTeaching #RuralEd #RuralTeachers

Successful Rural Teaching Starts with Taking Place Seriously

What should rural teachers know about a community before they are asked to teach its children? That question should be central to rural teacher preparation. Too often, preparation programs treat…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · last mo.

“Read with your child” is a start, but families often need more specific support. This research-backed REL NW resource helps K–12 teams strengthen family engagement around literacy. buff.ly/aVkUpTo #Literacy #EdResource

Strengthen Literacy through Family Engagement | IES

Family engagement can have a positive impact on student literacy when schools make instruction more transparent, help families understand how reading is taught, and share practical ways to support…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · last mo.

Rereading notes and highlighting half the page can feel productive for students, but the research says they need more active strategies. Edutopia offers practical study moves for high school classrooms and exam prep. buff.ly/uLAopyX #ClassroomPractice #EvidenceBasedTeaching

5 Research-Based Studying Strategies for High School Students

Integrating active recall and synthesis into the process of reviewing for exams helps students study more productively.

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · last mo.

Strong reading systems are built one decision at a time. Whether you need clearer MTSS-R structures, better reflection tools, smarter use of teacher perceptual data, or literacy vendors that actually fit your district, this blog connects the dots. buff.ly/V1b9LPe #LiteracyResources

5 Reads for Stronger Literacy Systems

Every district can name its literacy priorities. The real challenge is whether those priorities help teachers and leaders know what to next week.

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · last mo.

Community engagement doesn’t end when the listening session does. This evidence-based guide from REL NW helps education agency teams turn feedback from students, families, and partners into usable data: buff.ly/71Ns4lD #CommunityEngagement #EdResource

REL Northwest's Guide to Community Engagement Data Collection and Analysis | IES

Gathering information and acting on input from students, families, educators, and community partners can improve educational programs, shape policy, and ensure…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · last mo.

Before adding another platform, ask what students need. This resource from REL NW is for postsecondary instructors, administrators, and professional learning teams building stronger tech-supported teaching: buff.ly/QKNJNdp #PostsecondaryLearning #EdTech

Transforming Teaching with Technology: Professional Learning Course | IES

REL Northwest’s new toolkit provides resources for planning, executing, and sustaining the use of technology to enhance postsecondary student learning. Based on the What Works Clearinghouse practice…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · last mo.

Rural schools are shaped by distinct histories, relationships, assets, and responsibilities. Teacher preparation should reflect that. Our latest blog, featuring Dr. Devon Brenner, shares insights on preparing and supporting teachers for rural classrooms. buff.ly/woAdy1n #RuralEd #TeacherPrep

Successful Rural Teaching Starts with Taking Place Seriously

What should rural teachers know about a community before they are asked to teach its children? That question should be central to rural teacher preparation. Too often, preparation programs treat…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · last mo.

Leaders can invest in materials, assessments, and training yet still see uneven classroom implementation. Teacher perceptual data shows strengths, needed supports, and what teachers want to learn. Get our resources and tips: buff.ly/9iBmins #ScienceOfReading #LiteracyLeadership

Using Teacher Perceptual Data to Strengthen Science of Reading Implementation

I work with district and school leaders across the country who want all students to succeed in reading. These leaders have invested deeply in building strong literacy systems grounded in the science…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2mo ago

A budget conversation can hinge on whether the evidence is easy to understand. It needs structure, context, and a format decision-makers can actually use. See how we supported CCRE with concise, visual communication about rural teacher stipends and retention. buff.ly/78fxamY #ResearchInPractice

From Research to Reader-Ready Communication: Supporting CCRE During a Critical Funding Moment

During our multi-year relationship with the Colorado Center for Rural Education (or CCRE), Marzano Research has shared findings from our work studying the relationship between rural teacher stipends…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2mo ago

Improvement work gets stronger when leaders study it while it is happening. This blog shows how inquiry-driven practice helps districts monitor early signs, test assumptions, and make better decisions during the school year. buff.ly/8ab4buM #DistrictLeadership #SchoolImprovement

What Inquiry-Driven Practice Looks Like in a District Planning Cycle

Districts spend a great deal of time and resources on strategic planning and school improvement efforts. Leadership teams set priorities, start initiatives, and track progress using data systems and…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2mo ago

Prior knowledge is one of the strongest levers teachers can use before introducing new content. These research-backed classroom strategies from Edutopia help students connect what they know to what comes next. buff.ly/40DGPI4 #ClassroomStrategies

12 Ways to Activate Your Students’ Prior Knowledge

Threading prior knowledge into new material makes for more durable learning. Here are 12 research-backed, teacher-tested strategies to help kids unpack what they already know.

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2mo ago

What if one mentorship model could support current early childhood educators, prepare future teachers, and strengthen the workforce pipeline? Colorado’s Skills Guide Mentorship Grant is showing what that can look like in practice. Read more: buff.ly/kpep3ud #EarlyChildhood

How Colorado Is Using Mentorship to Grow, Support, and Keep Early Childhood Educators

Finding and keeping great early childhood educators takes more than a job posting. Programs need ways to upskill or support growth of the educators they already have, welcome the next wave of staff,…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2mo ago

The 10% chronic absenteeism threshold may be too late for some students. Recent research finds that absence rates as low as 3% to 7% can signal future academic risk, especially as students get older. Read more from EducationWeek: buff.ly/DeXDo1C #Attendance #EducationResearch #Absenteeism

Absenteeism May Hurt Academics Long Before It Becomes 'Chronic'

The 10% threshold for chronic absenteeism may be too high to predict academic risk, study says.

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2mo ago

Wisconsin’s early learning guidance is getting a research-backed refresh. Marzano Research is helping translate current developmental science and statewide partner input into clearer guidance for early childhood programs and families. buff.ly/izkjU3T #EarlyLearning

Wisconsin to Update Early Learning and Development Guidelines

States revise their early learning guidelines regularly to reflect what research now tells us about how young children develop and learn and to align with their early childhood systems as those…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2mo ago

State agencies need useful implementation data, but reviewing every district document in depth is rarely realistic. This REL Appalachia blog shows how sampling, clear review criteria, and built-in analysis tools can turn documentation into actionable information. buff.ly/4FACtIl #EducationResource

From Overwhelmed to Informed: Using a Research Lens to Make Document Review Manageable  | IES

From Overwhelmed to Informed: Using a Research Lens to Make Document Review Manageable

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2mo ago

Improvement work gets stronger when leaders study it while it's happening. This blog shows how inquiry-driven practice helps districts monitor early signs, test assumptions, and make better decisions. buff.ly/8ab4buM #DistrictLeadership #SchoolImprovement #InquiryDrivenPractice

What Inquiry-Driven Practice Looks Like in a District Planning Cycle

Districts spend a great deal of time and resources on strategic planning and school improvement efforts. Leadership teams set priorities, start initiatives, and track progress using data systems and…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2mo ago

Literacy plans can look solid on paper and still leave teams asking, “What do we actually do next week?” This roundup compiles practical guidance and resources on MTSS-R, teacher feedback, vendor selection, and K–12 literacy reform. buff.ly/Qq9ib9K #LiteracyResources #ScienceOfReading

5 Reads for Stronger Literacy Systems

Every district can name its literacy priorities. The real challenge is whether those priorities help teachers and leaders know what to…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2mo ago

Districts should not have to wait for end-of-year results to see whether improvement efforts are working. Inquiry-driven practice helps leaders spot progress sooner and adjust before the year is over. buff.ly/UvkgcUI #SchoolImprovement #DistrictLeadership #ContinuousImprovement

What Inquiry-Driven Practice Looks Like in a District Planning Cycle

Districts spend a great deal of time and resources on strategic planning and school improvement efforts. Leadership teams set priorities, start initiatives, and track progress using data systems and…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2mo ago

Sustaining attention is hard for many students, but classroom design and teaching routines can help. This Edutopia blog shares research-backed strategies teachers can use to help students start tasks, stay focused, and reset when attention slips. buff.ly/WiYmI2J #TeachingTips #ScienceOfLearning

Research-Backed Strategies to Keep Students on Task

Teachers can help students build their capacity to stay on task by ensuring that they have a clear path to start working, reasons to continue, and support when they lose focus.

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2mo ago

As more states and districts restrict cellphone use in schools, leaders are looking for ways to support students’ digital well-being. Download this tip sheet from EdWeek for 5 steps schools can take to help students develop healthy tech habits. buff.ly/P4gmdkm #Screentime #DigitalLiteracy

How Schools Can Help Students Moderate Their Social Media Use (DOWNLOADABLE)

Hundreds of districts have sued major social media companies over the youth mental health crisis.

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 2mo ago

Want sharper insight into #ScienceOfReading implementation? Teacher perceptual data can reveal where educators feel confident, where they need support, and what professional learning would be most helpful. Get our sample survey you can customize for your needs:

Using Teacher Perceptual Data to Strengthen Science of Reading Implementation

I work with district and school leaders across the country who want all students to succeed in reading. These leaders have invested deeply in building strong literacy systems grounded in the science…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 3mo ago

#FamilyEngagement can strengthen student #literacy when schools make reading instruction clear, accessible, and actionable for families. REL Northwest’s new worksheet helps school and district teams reflect on current practices and identify next steps. Get it here:

Strengthen Literacy through Family Engagement | IES

Family engagement can have a positive impact on student literacy when schools make instruction more transparent, help families understand how reading is taught, and share practical ways to support…

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Marzano Research@marzanoresearch.com · 3mo ago

Early learning guidelines help define what young children should know and be able to do from birth through kindergarten and beyond. See how Wisconsin and Marzano Research are using the science of learning, cross-agency collaboration, and partner input to update the state’s guidance:

Wisconsin to Update Early Learning and Development Guidelines

States revise their early learning guidelines regularly to reflect what research now tells us about how young children develop and learn and to align with their early childhood systems as those…

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