Grammar instruction may have waned in some classrooms starting in the early 2000s, largely because the high-stakes tests required by the No Child Left Behind law didn’t assess grammar specifically.

Includes updates and/or revisions. As districts nationwide scramble to translate the Common Core State Standards into concrete curricula and lesson plans, Principal Sue DeVicariis of Kate Sessions ...

Strong grammar, varied sentence structure, and precise word choice can transform your writing from average to compelling. Academic and professional success often hinges on how clearly and confidently ...

HOW DO CCSS FOR ELA AND NGSS WORK TOGETHER? In her presentation, Susan Pimentel, a planning committee member, principal of Student Achievement Partners, and one of the developers of the Common Core ...

Second grade grammar can be more than memorizing rules — it can be interactive, visual, and engaging. With anchor charts, games, and structured lessons, teachers are helping students strengthen ...