Tunstalls Teaching Tidbits

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

What is Guided Math? Guided Math is a flexible framework or structure that allows teachers to deliver targeted, differentiated instruction through small groups while the rest of the class engages in meaningful, independent math tasks. It is a student-centered approach to math instruction offering flexibility, student engagement, and intentional instruction based on student needs.

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Teach Your Kids

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

I’ve been reflecting on the role of love in education. Not the romantic kind, but the deep, secure, and trusting relationships that form the foundation of effective learning. This idea might sound a little “hippy dippy,” but it’s backed by decades of research and practice—and it works. Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with my mom, Janet, a former Montessori teacher turned pre-med advisor, to explore this very topic.

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Southwest Washington Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Brought to you by the good people at Edunomics A timely update from the Edunomics Lab at Georgetowns McCourt School. Todays NAEP scores provide a reckoning of sorts.In contrast to each states annual assessments, the NAEP enables a comparison of student learning across states and over time.

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Hey, Mike Alpert!

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Hey hey! I don’t know about you, but we’re in that classic Oregon stretch of late starts and snow days, where schedules get thrown off, but we also get those rare moments to slow down, catch up, and maybe even enjoy some extra time with family. Whether you’re in the same situation or things are normal on your end, I hope it’s been a good week.

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