"The current declines in NAEP math and reading, SAT, GRE, and ACT scores present a unique and historic challenge for educators. Simply returning to the ""go-to"" curriculum and practices of three years ago will not be enough to address the largest skill deficits students have experienced in 387 years. There is absolutely no grade-level math or reading curriculum which addresses an unheard-of situation: six ability levels moving rigor forward one year, while simultaneously remediating backwards two years. This session will provide inspiration and enlightenment as to how you move backward (remediation) and forward (grade level rigor) at the same time to increase academic achievement, student motivation, test scores and college and career readiness:"
