The Education Table Blog

“Inclusion” and “inclusive practice” are often used interchangeably in education, but true inclusive practice goes beyond simply bringing people together. Inclusion takes an ...

As someone who has dedicated the lion's share of my career to being a school teacher and leader in urban education, I can confidently say there is no other framework more aligned ...

One of my best friends, Kate, regularly blesses us with drool-worthy confections worthy of winning fine arts awards. She is the ultimate expert baker. Every cupcake, cookie, and ...

In the education world, you may have heard terms like “circle practice,” “restorative practice,” or “restorative justice.” What exactly are these, do they matter, should you be ...

Ah yes...standardized assessments. Regardless of their limitations, they are here to stay, and students deserve to be prepared for them. So, what can UDL educators do? They can be ...

Evaluate and Measure Teacher Consistency When I tell my kids to clean their rooms, I envision an end product worthy of a Pinterest post. Just imagine it—everything in its place, ...

On July 30, 2024, CAST released the newest version of the UDL Guidelines. At first glance, Guidelines 3.0 truly impressed me. While many of the changes may seem minor, in the ...

Choosing the right curriculum is one of the most crucial decisions school leaders make to ensure academic success for their scholars. The curriculum forms the backbone of teaching ...

When I was little, I used to get $50 from my Gram and Papa for my birthday. I spent a lot of time thinking about all the ways I could spend it, given my parents' parameters (no ...

As an administrator, one of the most rewarding experiences was when teachers came to me with a well-defined problem of practice. I am sure it wasn’t easy for them to say, “Urgh… ...

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Differentiated Instruction (DI) are two powerful educational frameworks with a shared goal of revolutionizing inclusive education. ...

Back in high school I ran track and I loved everything about it, but the thing I loved most was that it allowed me and my classmates to participate in a sport together. I loved ...