First grade ELA can feel like a mountain of standards, worksheets, and pacing guides to juggle. With the right templates, resources, and strategies, teachers can plan effectively without burning out.

At the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, the painting “El Jaleo” —a canvas spanning 11 feet that features a flamenco dancer—is a popular starting point for getting students to spend time with ...

This time next year, millions of schoolkids in the U.S. will sit down for their first Common Core test. In some places, the stakes will be high — for kids, their teachers and their communities. The ...