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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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Universal Design for Learning

When Access to Tech is a Barrier, Embrace UDL

Learning Globally: Overcoming Challenges with Innovative Strategies Imagine a classroom bustling with energy: students lean forward, their eyes sparkling with curiosity and ...
Miriam Mason and Katie Novak · May 13, 2024
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Timeline
Universal Design for Learning

UDL Implementation Timeline

If you are in a leadership position (principal, instructional coach, teacher leader, etc.) you may be wondering what your first year of implementing Universal Design for Learning ...
Katie Novak · May 9, 2024
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EL Learners in the classroom
Universal Design for Learning

Enhance English Learner Success with UDL

Today’s classrooms are enriched by multicultural backgrounds and language diversity. For educators, fostering academic success in language learners may seem daunting and out of ...
Teresina Ruiz · May 2, 2024
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Use This Free Resource to Meaningfully Integrate SEL Into Your Class
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Use This Resource to Meaningfully Integrate SEL

How and Why You Should Bring Intentionality to the Opening and Closing of Your Lesson Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives have been acknowledged as important for many ...
Chris Bronke & Dr. Erin Ludwick · April 24, 2024
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students on computer and phone
Universal Design for Learning

Bridging Classrooms and Digital Worlds

As educators, we're at a unique crossroads where the traditional classroom meets the digital universe. Our students navigate social media (think YouTube, Snap, TikTok) with ...
Katie Novak · April 18, 2024
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students trying to figure out a problem on the board
Engagement

What is Productive Struggle?

My granddaughter is 2 years old and has hit that phase in her life where she doesn’t want help with a task. She’s fiercely independent and is determined to do things herself. As ...
Tom Thibodeau · March 4, 2024
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students in an ELA classroom
Universal Design for Learning

Improve Your ELA Lesson with UDL

In the face of a literacy crisis, educators and schools are looking to create a more equitable learning experience for all students. Recent news in Oregon highlights the ...
Katie Novak · February 13, 2024
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