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Leading Indicators of Academic Achievement: Investigating the Predictive Validity of an Observation Instrument in a Large District

This study of 53 Illinois schools examines the validity of the Rigor Appraisal observational tool.

instructionalempowermentApril 22, 2025

Three elementary age students work on a colorful carpet on the floor, with a whiteboard mat between them and dry erase markers, using a tool from the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning.

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English Learners Are Capable of More—If We Make the Shift to Deeper Learning

To improve outcomes for English learners, we need a model of instruction that empowers all…

instructionalempowermentApril 16, 2025

Three presenters stand in front of a screen displaying the presentation title "Scaling Innovation for Deeper Learning: Lessons Learned from Early Adopters" at a conference. From left to right: Dr. Merewyn E. “Libba” Lyons, Dr. Lindsey Devers Basileo, and Michael D. Toth.

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The Science of Deeper Learning with the Applied Research Center’s Dr. Merewyn “Libba” Lyons

Explore the science and impact of deeper learning on student success in this interview with…

instructionalempowermentApril 11, 2025

Four elementary students sit with their desks pushed together, reading books, writing, and having a team discussion as they engage in a model of deeper learning that integrates all students, including those with IEPs.

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Why Students with Disabilities Are Still Left Out—And How to Change That with Deeper Learning

Students with IEPs are often left out of deeper learning. To truly include them and…

instructionalempowermentApril 9, 2025

Three elementary students in a Title 1 school sit at a table together, writing on a summarizing mat from the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning as they engage in deeper learning.

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Deeper Learning for Title 1 Schools

Within Title 1 schools lies the promise of an uplifting public education system if we…

instructionalempowermentMarch 28, 2025

An education leader and coach sit together in a school classroom setting, with one writing on a poster and the other taking notes, representing planning for activating the rigor in curriculum implementation.

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Activating the Rigor in Your Curriculum Implementation: A Series for District Leaders

How does your model of instruction impact the rigor of your curriculum implementation? This series…

instructionalempowermentMarch 21, 2025

Three elementary aged students lean toward one another, fully engaged as they collaborate on their academic work, which is a powerful way to prevent chronic absenteeism.

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The Most Powerful Intervention for Chronic Absenteeism Is Making School Worth Attending

Making school worth attending is the most powerful overlooked chronic absenteeism intervention. Uncover root causes…

instructionalempowermentFebruary 21, 2025

About 30 teachers, leaders, and school staff from Lakewood Elementary stand on the steps in front of their school, smiling proudly at their improvements and achievements as they overcame teacher turnover and saw less teachers leaving the profession.

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Teacher Turnover Is Not Inevitable: Evidence-Based Retention Strategies to Keep Teachers from Leaving the Profession

Teacher turnover is not inevitable. Research on attrition, retention, burnout, and strategies for principals to…

instructionalempowermentFebruary 10, 2025

Elementary-age students sit around a table together, deep in discussion and using student-driven engagement strategies like team roles and academically rigorous tasks, which are important in raising achievement and closing gaps.

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Why Is Deeper Student Engagement Important? 6 Strategies for Increasing Achievement by Engaging Students with Academic Rigor

Why is student engagement important? Leaders can raise achievement and close gaps with 6 student-driven…

instructionalempowermentJanuary 15, 2025

Three elementary-aged students - some of whom are English Learners or students in special education - sit at a table and work as a team as part of the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning.

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Activating the Rigor in Your Curriculum for English Learners and Students in Special Education Through the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning

English Learners and Students in Special Education experience higher achievement through the research-based Model of…

instructionalempowermentJanuary 14, 2025

Academic Achievement

Leading Indicators of Academic Achievement: Investigating the Predictive Validity of an Observation Instrument in a Large District

English Learners Are Capable of More—If We Make the Shift to Deeper Learning

The Science of Deeper Learning with the Applied Research Center’s Dr. Merewyn “Libba” Lyons

Why Students with Disabilities Are Still Left Out—And How to Change That with Deeper Learning

Deeper Learning for Title 1 Schools

Activating the Rigor in Your Curriculum Implementation: A Series for District Leaders

The Most Powerful Intervention for Chronic Absenteeism Is Making School Worth Attending

Teacher Turnover Is Not Inevitable: Evidence-Based Retention Strategies to Keep Teachers from Leaving the Profession

Why Is Deeper Student Engagement Important? 6 Strategies for Increasing Achievement by Engaging Students with Academic Rigor

Activating the Rigor in Your Curriculum for English Learners and Students in Special Education Through the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning

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