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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Universal Design for Learning

Helping Students Set Goals in 5 Easy Steps

It’s the beginning of the year and I am sure we all have goal setting on our minds as educators. We set personal goals for our own teaching and learning and often encourage ...
Pam Tupy · September 4, 2024
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Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

What is MTSS? An Overview for Teachers

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… ...
Katie Novak · July 22, 2024
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Differentiated Instruction (DI)

UDL and Differentiated Instruction Explained

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Differentiated Instruction (DI) are two powerful educational frameworks with a shared goal of revolutionizing inclusive education. ...
Katie Novak · July 8, 2024
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Implementing UDL

How to Boost Student Learning Across All Subjects

5 Ways to Put UDL Into Action to Unlock Student Potential Recently, I was on a road trip and stopped to fill up my car with gas. I ran into the gas station to grab something quick ...
Katie Novak · June 24, 2024
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student-led classroom
Universal Design for Learning

Building a More Student-Led Classroom

With four kids, mornings at my house used to be chaotic (okay, to be honest, more chaotic than they are now!). My husband Lon and I would rush around to make a la carte breakfasts ...
Katie Novak · June 14, 2024
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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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Assessments

3 AI Tools for Making UDL Choice Boards

Choice boards offer students a selection of activities, empowering them to take ownership of their learning. But crafting engaging, well-rounded choice boards that align with ...
Matt Bergman, Ed.D · May 3, 2024
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