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.
Data Science: The Importance of Incorporating Data into Everyday Instruction in California Classrooms
November 25, 2025
Every second, Google processes about 99,000 searches, which is a testament to the amount of data right at our fingertips (Flensted 2024). The amount...
From Evidence to Impact: What Susan Neuman’s Research Teaches Us About Product, Partnership, and What Comes Next
November 5, 2025
For decades, the education field has cycled through the same core questions: What works in reading? How do we close opportunity gaps? Why do so many...
Wit & Wisdom® is a knowledge-building English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum for Grades K–8. Rooted in research and crafted to support all students,...
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Rethinking Read-Alouds: Why They Matter More Than Ever
November 3, 2025
What if one of the most powerful literacy practices was also one of the most fun? Read-alouds often get sidelined as students get older or get...
