INSIGHTS & IDEAS

The Education Table Blog

Practical strategies, research, and perspectives from the Novak Education team to help educators strengthen instruction, leadership, and inclusive systems.

Building Motivation through Novelty, Challenge, and Choice for Students with ADHD

I like to exercise, and I love playing sports, but working out or running are almost a form of torture on their own. I could play soccer for 2 hours, and my heart will be racing an almost ...

Jeff Horwitz · July 14, 2026

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student in class getting ready to leave - how to make it organized and reduce the chaos

Parents/Caregivers

Smooth Transitions Aren’t Magic—They’re Universally Designed

Jeff Horwitz · June 11, 2025

Markers in a line - the goal at the end of my daughters task

Teaching Methods

5 Ways to Cultivate Goal-Directed Learners in the Classroom

Jeff Horwitz · September 24, 2024

a teacher trying to quiet a noisy classroom

Teaching Methods

How to Quiet a Noisy Classroom

Jeff Horwitz · March 31, 2024

Universal Design for Learning

ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, and UDL: How to Harness the Future to Reach All Students

Turning 10 is a big milestone for kiddos so when it comes to planning the big celebration, you want it to be fun, entertaining, and a bit unique. In the past - when looking for ...

Jeff Horwitz · December 26, 2022

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Engagement

Engaging Through Gamification

Have you ever made a game to make something mundane more fun? If you have ever had to take care of little kids I’m sure you have to pass the time! Let’s see how many blue cars we ...

Jeff Horwitz · June 16, 2022

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