Doug Lemov's field notes

Reflections on teaching, literacy, coaching, and practice.

05.14.26 Explicit & Implicit Vocabulary: Mastering the Two-Part Approach

TLAC is excited to share our newest Plug and Plays that were authored, along with this blog post, by our colleague Alonte Johnson-James. The biggest barrier to students’ comprehension is often word knowledge or vocabulary. The biggest barrier to teachers’ abilities to support students is often understanding the best approach(es) to use in helping students to…


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04.23.26 Achievement Up, Referrals Down: What Consistency Made Possible at Gem Prep

Our Consulting & Partnerships team works alongside schools, districts, and foundations to accelerate teacher and leader development and improve student achievement. One example is our four-year partnership with the Bluum Foundation in Idaho to support a collaborative of charter schools. Through that work, we’ve partnered closely with Gem Prep Charter Schools, a growing network serving more…


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