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Liz Rowoldt

Liz Rowoldt is an advocate for high quality instructional materials. She supports Great Minds curriculum resource reviews in IN, IL, WI, MN, ND, and SD.

Liz Rowoldt

Wit & Wisdom Educator Shares Tips for Parents to Help with Reading
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Wit & Wisdom Educator Shares Tips for Parents to Help with Reading

October 20, 2022
As educators across the country work hard to help students rebound academically from the pandemic, many parents are looking for ways to play a role...
The Makings of a High-Quality Science Curriculum
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The Makings of a High-Quality Science Curriculum

October 17, 2022
When it comes time to adopt a new program in your school or district, the process can feel quite overwhelming. You want to make the right decision...
Embracing Student-Led Instruction
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Embracing Student-Led Instruction

October 17, 2022
When students feel like they have a voice in how their learning takes place, they often take additional initiative and engage more in lessons and...
Differentiation with Universal Design in Mind: Emphasis on All Learners
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Differentiation with Universal Design in Mind: Emphasis on All Learners

October 17, 2022
Equity should be prioritized as a central component in all educational improvement efforts. The 2018 Pew Center report on Diversity and...
Breaking Down the Next Generation Science Standards
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Breaking Down the Next Generation Science Standards

October 17, 2022
NGSS, PE, DCI, CCC/CC, SEP. Do these abbreviations sound familiar but also look a bit like alphabet soup? There are many acronyms to keep up with...
How Do Authentic Assessments Help Teachers Identify Student Growth?
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How Do Authentic Assessments Help Teachers Identify Student Growth?

October 17, 2022
Assessing student progress is key for student development and teacher planning. PhD Science® uses three-dimensional, phenomenon-based tasks to assess...

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