SPARC research found #SPED shortages stem from system design rather than a lack of certified teachers. Many are trained in special ed but leave due to inadequate support. Findings suggest stronger mentoring and tailored PD helps retention.

Employers are calling for stronger skills in adaptability, tech fluency, and human-centered leadership. Commissioned by the U.S. Dept. of Ed, our research report Building a Future-Ready Workforce reveals how education can respond. Get it here: buff.ly/9PnhHjb #EmployabilitySkills #CareerReadiness

This article connects research on self-regulation, executive function, and agency into a practical roadmap for building self-reliant learners. buff.ly/Z0G3wNc #ScienceOfLearning

From healthcare to advanced manufacturing, rural CTE prepares students for the jobs that communities need most. Explore the 10 key questions that help leaders make it work. buff.ly/KHhSEih #CTE #RuralEd

A thoughtful look at student disengagement from a teacher’s point of view, paired with practical, evidence-based ways to help students reengage in learning. buff.ly/lM6mLjZ

Districts that tie employability skill development to daily instruction give students a clearer path to success and help teachers know what progress looks like. Get started with these 4 simple moves any district can begin today. buff.ly/69b073B #EmployabilitySkills #CareerPathways

How do you even begin to move from siloed systems to unified action? Strategic facilitation is key. Get 5 strategies that set the conditions for successful multi-organization partnerships. buff.ly/ZiFAo8U #Facilitation #ECE #EarlyChildhood

For educators focused on improving writing instruction, this new toolkit distills What Works Clearinghouse guidance into practical sessions and tools teachers can use right away. buff.ly/1oe0LvI #TeachingWriting

This article pulls together a lot of recent research on how the brain learns, translating it into classroom strategies. buff.ly/gY0J62S #ScienceOfLearning

If you're sick of top-down plans that don't stick, you need a method where listening drives the process from the start. Here’s how one organization used this approach to create a smarter strategic plan, guided by the people it serves. buff.ly/WLUTjTm #DataDriven #StrategicPlanning

Don’t wait for high school career classes to teach employability skills! This article gives actionable, research-informed ideas for integrating foundational competencies at every grade level: buff.ly/JLUTT2B #EmployabilitySkills #PostsecondaryReadiness #EduSky

More than 44,000 NC teachers completed LETRS training, but reading outcomes varied. One researcher says the next step is “transitioning from the science of reading to the science of teaching reading.” More from this study on The 74: buff.ly/iXuVhPc #ScienceOfReading

Dyscalculia affects 3–7% of people, but with the right strategies, math can become less stressful. Learn how teachers can identify and support students with targeted approaches that build confidence and understanding. buff.ly/fUyKlZs #ClassroomPractice

Fractions don’t have to be frustrating for students OR educators. The Teaching Fractions Toolkit from IES helps Grade 6 teachers strengthen fraction sense through hands-on, evidence-based learning. buff.ly/nenwHX2 #TeachingMath

Colorado’s CIRCLE grant program is a case study in effective early childhood grant design. Our evaluation revealed sustainable grantee success happens when funding is flexible and local communities lead the way. Explore all our evaluation insights: buff.ly/8MV97eR #EarlyChildhood

This guide from Edutopia breaks down 15 neuroscience-backed strategies like low-stakes quizzing, reflection, and clarity checks that make lessons stick. buff.ly/ZgB3rJ9 #ScienceOfLearning

Yesterday we joined Early Milestones Colorado in celebrating a decade of impact for children and families. Inspiring to hear how CIRCLE grant work continues through lasting partnerships. Explore their 10-year impact report: earlymilestones.org/wp-content/u...

Local Colorado #ECE leaders used short-term grants to close gaps, expand access, and make early learning more responsive to their communities' real needs. Read how the unique structure of the program made this possible. marzanoresearch.com/next-wave-6-... #EarlyChildhood #EduSky #EarlyEducation

Virtual tutoring promised big results after the pandemic. So why are outcomes mixed, and what actually makes it work? New research offers answers: buff.ly/wNqhcYP #EdResearch

Nearly 70% of teachers agree on one thing that makes professional development worth their time. Here’s what they’re asking for: buff.ly/Q5V71DN #TeacherPD

Research suggests: Incorporating breaks into learning is *just as important* as practice when learning a new skill. ⏲️ Discover brain breaks for high school students: #HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky #BrainBreaks

You’ve done the hard work of change. Now make it last. Use our free Sustainability Plan Template to lock in your school or district's progress: buff.ly/LeYaoqy #EducationResources #SchoolImprovement #EduSky

The CO Dept. of Early Childhood's CIRCLE grants sent ripples of impact across the state's early childhood system. Program administrator Early Milestones Colorado just released our follow-up report on how it continues to strengthen care & education 2 years later. Read the brief: tinyurl.com/4vrve3dr

The classroom - at every grade level - is the perfect place to build future-ready skills. Get four practical ideas for helping students practice leadership, initiative, and collaboration every day. buff.ly/kEYimMf #EmployabilitySkills #PostsecondaryReadiness #EduSky

By 2030, UNESCO projects a need for 44 million more educators in the profession worldwide. Read what global data reveals about how autonomy drives retention. buff.ly/Pv9t3mZ #TeacherRetention

As the official evaluator for SD’s CLSD grant program, we know strong partnerships start with clear communication. At today's kickoff, we met with district grantees to set the stage for a transparent, collaborative evaluation. Excited to support the state’s efforts to strengthen literacy.

What if one-time grants could permanently expand access to early childhood care? Colorado’s CIRCLE program showed they can when responsiveness is built in from the start. buff.ly/ftADnMw #ECE #EarlyCareAndEducation #EarlyChildhood #EduSky

From visual aids to worked examples, small changes can make a big difference in how students think through math problems. buff.ly/zTDnQ4V #ClassroomPractice

After Colorado’s CIRCLE grants for early childhood programs ended, more than half of projects are still thriving and expanding 2 years later, reaching 53,000 more children, families, and educators. Here’s how. marzanoresearch.com/seed-to-syst... #ECE #EarlyCareAndEducation #EarlyChildhood #EduSky

Lead smarter. Our Group Dynamics Assessment is a ready-to-use tool for taking stock of your group’s purpose, stage, and challenges, then planning tactics for stronger teamwork. Get it here: buff.ly/xz91WT4 #EdResources #EduSky #SchoolLeadership

After years of debate over “merit pay,” some states have been taking different approaches. Here’s the research: buff.ly/h2ArxB5 #TeacherRetention

Micro-credentials are evolving. The North Star Skills initiative, developed with Marzano Research, shows real-world readiness starts with local voices and evidence-based design. buff.ly/iDrjNTc #MicroCredentials #CareerPathways #CTE #EduSky

Working memory is like a mental whiteboard - easy to overload and erase. Teachers can protect it with consistent routines, clear spaces, and simple supports that let students focus on learning. buff.ly/KJNQr4e #ScienceOfLearning

Based on a rigorous analysis of more than 1,100 validated sources, our OCTAE report Building A Future-Ready Workforce identifies the #EmployabilitySkills learners need to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work and how education can align. Read it here: buff.ly/I2Q05Ld #EdResearch #EduSky

Work is changing. Education must adapt. Our new report for OCTAE reveals #EmployabilitySkills learners need for the future. Explore the findings: buff.ly/3V7hOSI #EducationResearch #CareerConnectedLearning #PostsecondaryReadiness #FutureOfLearning #EduSKy

ICYMI, we’re an approved Montana Reads vendor! From MTSS-R to HQIM to teacher-led inquiry, we offer flexible, research-based support to help districts turn plans into action. Learn more: buff.ly/Haj6TPC #EduSky #Literacy #MTSS #HQIM

Employers want adaptability, communication, and digital fluency in grads. Research shows these employability skills can be built in every classroom, in every grade level. Here’s how. buff.ly/y7yNTml #EmployabilitySkills #EduSky

Last call! You can still register for this free webinar! We’d love to have you join us tomorrow for practical MTSS-R insights and resources. buff.ly/OYoy0vc #Literacy #MTSS #EduSky #EducationResources #SchoolImprovement

The Colorado Center for Rural Education is helping rural teachers thrive - and stay - in the communities that need them most. See how they’re doing it: buff.ly/0Pstq4G #CCRE #RuralEd

Trust, value, safety, and voice. Research-based insights show how these 4 leadership moves keep teachers engaged and committed. buff.ly/E7JcaJm #TeacherRetention

Next Wednesday! Join us Oct. 15 for a free, value-packed webinar on how MTSS-R can simplify your literacy initiatives and goals. buff.ly/mjJ1LFJ #Literacy #EduSky #MTSS

Homework sparks heated debates, but decades of research show its impact is far more complex. When it helps, when it hurts, and why design matters: buff.ly/wLCyhkF #Homework #ScienceOfLearning

Behind every literacy effort is a local leader making it happen. Montana educators: you know your communities best. As an MT Reads vendor, we work alongside you to strengthen literacy instruction, leadership, and systems, ensuring all readers get the support they need: buff.ly/Nj3RfBx #MTeducation

This downloadable guide gives nine evidence-based strategies for positive recess experiences. edw.site/34a865

Strategic plans often fail because they’re one-and-done. Smart systems build in feedback loops so educators, students, and families shape the plan as it evolves. That’s planning that listens. buff.ly/kLeAjBl #SmarterBalanced #StrategicPlanning #DataDrivenDecisionMaking #EduSky

Schools often see recess as lost instructional time. Research shows the opposite: well-designed recess improves focus and reduces classroom disruptions, enabling deeper learning and wellbeing. buff.ly/7SgFrc0 #ScienceOfLearning

Everyone’s asking: How do we meet literacy goals without burning out staff? The answer isn’t “do more.” It’s MTSS-R, an approach that makes current efforts work harder for you. buff.ly/rEjspuU #MTSS #Literacy #EduSky

Elementary students are natural metacognitive thinkers. They self-correct, notice patterns, and monitor their own thinking. Learn 3 ways to strengthen these skills in the classroom: buff.ly/BPIqDh4 #ECE

Which of these common misconceptions have you heard of? Find out why they've been debunked: buff.ly/tnWhRrg #ScienceOfLearning #EducationResearch

Employers say they need adaptability, digital fluency, and human skills machines can’t replace. Yet, data show graduates are falling short. Here are 5 evidence-based shifts education leaders can make now to future-proof #EmployabilitySkills. buff.ly/bNOH54I #EduSky #EdLeaders #EdResearch