A New Four-Part Professional Learning Webinar Series for California Educators Across California, K–8 math educators are working to build language-rich, accessible classrooms where all students can reason, communicate, and confidently explore grade-level content. As multilingual learners become a growing part of our student population, the need for instructional materials, classroom structures, and intentional language development […]

“Anchor charts are not wallpaper. They are a co-created resource and reference for children. Consider where you can display anchor charts in the classroom for students to use them as you learn together.” – Iysha Dent If we’re honest, we’ve all seen (or made!) anchor charts that look beautiful but turn into background décor. The […]

In Open Up Resources K–8 Math – California Standards, language is more than vocabulary; it’s the bridge to understanding. Math Language Routines (MLRs), developed by Stanford University’s Center for Professional Development and the Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCALE), were designed to help all students, particularly multilingual learners, develop the language needed for […]

Anchor charts are often mistaken for classroom décor—colorful, cute, and static. But the best ones are alive. They capture students’ reasoning, evolve with learning, and empower independence. When used intentionally, they transform from pretty posters into powerful pedagogical tools. At HIVE 2025, I led a session titled “Making Thinking Visible with Anchor Charts” to help […]

The start of the school year is always a whirlwind, full of energy, anticipation, and new beginnings. As educators, we know that what happens in these first few weeks sets the tone for the months ahead. To support you in starting strong, the Open Up Resources team has pulled together 5 key tips for math […]

The first weeks of school are filled with possibilities and energy. Teachers are setting expectations, students are learning to engage with one another, and everyone is discovering the rhythm of new routines. With EL Education’s K–8 Language Arts curriculum, that beginning can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming. But success doesn’t come from “doing it all” […]