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.

Implementing UDL

Using Checklists and Planners to Support Executive Function

I taught video production in a technical college after years of being in the industry. Quality work and meeting deadlines were a big deal. I told my students that doing quality ...

Tom Thibodeau · January 30, 2023

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Inclusive Practices

Solutions for Making STEM Equitable in K-12

According to a 2017 Pew Research Study, not only does there exist a racial and ethnic disparity between high school students who are fond of STEM subjects, but there is also a ...

Andy Laverne · September 12, 2022

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Elementary student writing on white board doing math problems

Lesson Plans

Bringing Your UDL Math Practice to the Next Level

In my 42 years of being involved in mathematics education, I think that I have seen it all. Everything from seeing students sitting in straight rows “listening” to the teacher ...

Karen Gartland · May 23, 2021

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