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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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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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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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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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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