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Jennifer Prescott

Jennifer Prescott

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Jennifer Prescott has worked in education for more than 25 years. She was formerly an Editorial Director at Scholastic, and has written and edited for publications including Scholastic Administrator, Scholastic Teacher, Tech & Learning, School Library Journal, and eSchool News. She led a team at WeAreTeachers as creative director, and is a co-founder of UP Creative, an education-focused marketing and custom content agency.

 
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The Importance of Building Background Knowledge in Reading

In this blog, we break down the importance of building background knowledge in reading, and provide ways to build and strengthen comprehension.

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Personal Learning Goals for Students

Learn more about personal learning goals for students and why helping students set them is an important responsibility for educators.

Jennifer Prescott
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Science of Reading: Sound Walls in the Classroom

Based in the science of reading, sound walls in the classroom help educators reinforce the importance of explicitly teaching the skills of letter-sound correspondence.

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What Is the Difference Between MTSS vs. RTI?

In this blog, we answer the question, What Is the difference between MTSS vs. RTI?

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8 Tips for Teaching Middle School Writing

Teaching middle school writing can help students learn the value of their words.

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How to Create a Personal Learning Plan

What is a personalized learning plan (PLP)? Find out the answer to this question, plus receive examples of PLPs.

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What Is a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) in Education?

Here we answer the question "What is a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)?"

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8 Effective High School Classroom Management Strategies

These high school classroom management strategies will create an environment where students feel respected, nurtured, and safe to express themselves.

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The Importance of Diversity in Books

Learn about the importance of diversity in books, including how it looks across the curriculum and where to find diverse books.

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Formative vs. Summative Assessment in the Classroom

Learn the difference between formative assessment vs. summative assessment and find examples of the different types of assessment.

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Maximizing Instructional Time in the Classroom

Get strategies for maximizing instructional time in the classroom to meet your teaching goals and each student’s needs.

Jennifer Prescott
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What Is Personalized Learning in Education?

Get the answers to commonly asked questions like, "What is personalized learning and why is it important?" Plus, we provide strategies to reach every learner in your classroom.

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