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.

students working together in sierra leone
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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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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Kids raising their hands in classroom - co-creating norms
Universal Design for Learning

Co-Creating Classroom Expectations

As educators, we've all experienced the challenge of bridging the gap between our classroom expectations and students' interpretations. During my early years of teaching, I wrote ...
Katie Novak · August 20, 2023
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