Stories by Maria Fusaro

The exploration of oral language skills takes a twist when we consider children growing up in bilingual or multilingual environments.

Embedding new words into classroom conversations and assignments pegged to topics teens care about.

A study delves into the relationship between an educator's math knowledge and the quality of their teaching in actual elementary school classrooms.

A perspective that can help teachers demonstrate how "ideal world" models advance our understanding of complex phenomena.

Developed by HGSE faculty, teachers, and researchers, a new framework sets the stage for more effective practice.

The use of many different words, not just many words, helps toddlers grow their vocabulary.

How teachers' "critical exploration" of students' behavior can reveal the nature of their understanding.

Understanding the impact of stress during a child's early development can pave the way for proper interventions.

Lecturer Terrence Tivnan takes a look at four literacy reform models in the Boston Public Schools.

A large research study examines the effectiveness of remedial courses in helping students graduate.