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Crystal May

Crystal spent 25 years working in public schools as an elementary teacher and instructional coach. She now supports districts in the Midwest as an Implementation Leader with Great Minds.

Crystal May

How to Engage Students in Class Discussion
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How to Engage Students in Class Discussion

August 25, 2022
Today, science classes have activities that connect to and build on knowledge. Students often design their investigations rather than follow...
Making the Most of Geodes: A Science of Reading Based Approach
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Making the Most of Geodes: A Science of Reading Based Approach

August 24, 2022
Whether you already have a robust Geodes® library or have just begun building your collection, you may have some questions about how to best use...
Sticking to the Deep Dive: One Teacher’s Approach to Language Instruction
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Sticking to the Deep Dive: One Teacher’s Approach to Language Instruction

August 19, 2022
This Month’s Focus  The Humanities team at Great Minds® stays updated on the current scientific research on literacy. We bring research to life in...
Examining Scarborough’s Rope: Language Structures
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Examining Scarborough’s Rope: Language Structures

August 19, 2022
Scarborough’s Reading Rope provides a model for understanding the components of skilled reading. This blog series examines each of the strands of the...
Great Minds® Helps #ClearTheList for Eureka Math® Implementers
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Great Minds® Helps #ClearTheList for Eureka Math® Implementers

August 16, 2022
As schools across the country go back into session, we know that there is an unmet need for supplies and resources to support teachers and their...
Professional Learning: The Key That Unlocks Knowledge for Teachers and Their Students

Professional Learning: The Key That Unlocks Knowledge for Teachers and Their Students

August 10, 2022
Important research shows that the impact of high-quality instructional materials is even larger when teachers participate in curriculum-based...

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