Classroom Instruction Resources Of The Week

[Larry Ferlazzo]

Each week, I publish a post or two containing three or four particularly useful resources on classroom instruction, and you can see them all here.

You can also see all my “Best” lists on instructional strategies here.

Here are this week’s picks:

8 science of reading strategies is by Teach Learn Grow.

A student teacher just starting out

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) March 10, 2026 at 4:14 AM

I’m adding this tweet to Best Posts On How To Prepare For Standardized Tests (And Why They’re Bad):

That’s not a lack of ability. It’s biology responding to social pressure

We may not control the test, but we can shape the mindset students bring into the room. Here are four practical tips to support students: pic.twitter.com/1sshyMHBTQ

— Zaretta Hammond (@Ready4rigor) March 12, 2026

Whiteboard Work: More Than Just ‘Show Me’ is from Ben Cooper. I’m adding it to SOME “BEST” IDEAS FOR USING MINI-WHITEBOARDS IN THE CLASSROOM.

Bringing the Power of Debate to Math Class is from Cult of Pedagogy.

Retrieval and Spaced Practice: Study Strategies That Must Be Combined is by Kate Jones. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About Spaced Practice.