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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.

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Assessments

What Does it Mean to Scaffold Instruction?

I have the great fortune of coming from a family of builders, so I got a lot of experience building as I grew up. I worked summers and school breaks through high school and ...
Tom Thibodeau · April 9, 2025
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Implementing UDL

How to Enhance Learning for All Students with AI

Meeting the needs of all learners is a challenge, but generative AI can be a powerful tool to help teachers balance the demands of teaching and learning. From personalized ...
Matt Bergman, Ed.D · March 27, 2025
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Universal Design for Learning

Personalize Learning with Playlists

How Utilizing Learning Playlists in Your Classroom Help to Make Time to Work With Individual Students Whole-group instruction has its place, but let’s face it—it rarely meets the ...
Katie Novak · March 6, 2025
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Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning, Simplified

The key to implementing UDL burden-free is to shift your approach to student-led learning. Back in my school days, group projects were my chance to take charge. I’d dive right in, ...
Katie Novak · February 7, 2025
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Universal Design for Learning

6 Strategies for Building Stronger Collective Efficacy

Think about a team of educators you led that didn’t function quite as well as you wanted and/or hoped. What emotions come to mind? Frustration? Confusion? Disappointment? Anger? ...
Chris Bronke, EdD, Mirko Chardin · November 25, 2024
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