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Addressing Teacher Shortages Through In-House English as a Second Language Certification 

Learn how in-house ESL certification programs can help address the national teacher shortage while equipping educators to better support Multilingual Learners through meaningful, collaborative professional development.
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Driving Student Achievement Through Meaningful Family Collaboration 

Strengthening the bridge between home and school can help children develop foundational skills, stay engaged, and grow into confident learners. Across grade levels, practical tools...
Literacy at WestEd Blog Series - Misty Sailors

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Reading, Writing, and Communicating in STEMM: Preparing Students for the Future

Explore how educators can better prepare students for futures in science and health by teaching them to read, write, and communicate as scientists and healthcare professionals do.
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Filling a Missing Piece: Strengthening Adult Numeracy Education for the 21st Century 

Discover why foundational skills like numeracy and digital literacy are crucial for adults' success and how innovative programs like the Adult Numeracy in the Digital Era (ANDE) are transforming adult basic mathematics education in the U.S.
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Ensuring High-Quality Education Within the Charter School System

In this post, we spotlight three key resources that help charter schools and authorizers uphold high standards and support continuous improvement across their networks.
Beyond the Science of Reading: Why Disciplinary Literacy Matters for College and Workforce Readiness" with headshots of two speakers—Thomas Torre Gibney and Rachel Tripathy

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Beyond the Science of Reading: Why Disciplinary Literacy Matters for College and Workforce Readiness

Discover why disciplinary literacy equips students with the skills necessary for college and careers.
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Cut the Clutter: How Nevada Is Changing Reporting Requirements to Support Smarter School Funding 

Discover how the Nevada Department of Education, in partnership with WestEd and APA, streamlined over 200 data reports to reduce administrative burden while preserving essential information for effective policy and accountability.
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Transformative Family Engagement: How Charter Schools Can Lead the Way

Discover how charter schools can drive improvement and innovation by developing a family engagement plan that supports both families and educators.
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The Value of a Systems Review for Catalyzing Districts’ Systemic Improvement

Discover how a comprehensive, evidence-based review of district systems can help school leaders uncover root causes of underperformance and drive lasting improvements in student outcomes.