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Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 2d

The CO Dept. of Early Childhood's CIRCLE grants sent ripples of impact across the state's early childhood system. Program administrator Early Milestones Colorado just released our follow-up report on how it continues to strengthen care & education 2 years later.

Read the brief: tinyurl.com/4vrve3dr

CIRCLE Projects Demonstrated Ripple Effects at Multiple Levels. 85% reported individual-level changes such as reduced staff stress, new credentials, or stronger parent confidence. 75% saw changes in their organizations such as shifting mindsets, operations, or staff roles. 66% observed community-level outcomes, from collaborative programs to expanded service footprints. 50% saw system-level shifts, including new public investments, leadership pipelines, and state-level replication of successful models. (Early Milestones Colorado and Marzano Research logos.) Germeroth, C., & Mock, S. (2025). Community Innovation and Resilience for Care and Learning Equity (CIRCLE) Grant Program: Two year follow-up. Marzano Research.

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 2d

The classroom - at every grade level - is the perfect place to build future-ready skills. Get four practical ideas for helping students practice leadership, initiative, and collaboration every day.
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Supporting Employability Skills in Every Classroom

Helping students build communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills is not a new instructional priority; it’s something teachers have always done. But as the workplace

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 3d

By 2030, UNESCO projects a need for 44 million more educators in the profession worldwide. Read what global data reveals about how autonomy drives retention.

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What Global Trends Can Teach Us About Teacher Retention

The secret to keeping teachers isn’t just higher pay—it’s giving them real decision-making power, says UNESCO’s chief of teacher development Carlos Vargas.

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 4d

As the official evaluator for SD’s CLSD grant program, we know strong partnerships start with clear communication.

At today's kickoff, we met with district grantees to set the stage for a transparent, collaborative evaluation. Excited to support the state’s efforts to strengthen literacy.

Dr. Caitlin Scott presenting in conference room full of people at tables

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 4d

What if one-time grants could permanently expand access to early childhood care? Colorado’s CIRCLE program showed they can when responsiveness is built in from the start.

buff.ly/ftADnMw #ECE #EarlyCareAndEducation #EarlyChildhood #EduSky

Colorado Grant Shows How Responsiveness in Funding Expands Access to Early Care

When a small preschool in Garfield County, Colorado, received a modest award through the state’s CIRCLE grant program, the director used it to launch a teacher apprenticeship pipeline. Two years…

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 5d

From visual aids to worked examples, small changes can make a big difference in how students think through math problems.
buff.ly/zTDnQ4V #ClassroomPractice

7 Research-Backed Ways to Boost Working Memory in Math

Short-term memory is finite and fills up quickly. Here are 7 ways we can free up space for clearer-headed mathematical thinking.

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 6d

After Colorado’s CIRCLE grants for early childhood programs ended, more than half of projects are still thriving and expanding 2 years later, reaching 53,000 more children, families, and educators. Here’s how.

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#ECE #EarlyCareAndEducation #EarlyChildhood #EduSky

From Seed to System: How Small Grants Grow Lasting Change

Flexible small grants enabled big, lasting change across Colorado’s early childhood system. See how short-term funding grew sustainable solutions statewide.

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Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 9d

Lead smarter. Our Group Dynamics Assessment is a ready-to-use tool for taking stock of your group’s purpose, stage, and challenges, then planning tactics for stronger teamwork. Get it here: buff.ly/xz91WT4
#EdResources #EduSky #SchoolLeadership

Preview of a tool titled Group Dynamics Assessment Tool by Marzano Research

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 10d

After years of debate over “merit pay,” some states have been taking different approaches. Here’s the research: buff.ly/h2ArxB5 #TeacherRetention

States Are Experimenting With Teacher Pay Again—But the Focus Isn’t Just Test Scores

Renewed interest could spur another wave of experiments with teacher pay.

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 11d

Micro-credentials are evolving. The North Star Skills initiative, developed with Marzano Research, shows real-world readiness starts with local voices and evidence-based design.

buff.ly/iDrjNTc #MicroCredentials #CareerPathways #CTE #EduSky

Credible Credentials: Rethinking Readiness in K–12 Education

In a newly released report, Skill Building: The Emerging Micro-Credential Movement in K-12 Education, FutureEd Senior Fellow Anne Kim highlights a growing momentum around micro-credentialing in K–12…

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 12d

Working memory is like a mental whiteboard - easy to overload and erase. Teachers can protect it with consistent routines, clear spaces, and simple supports that let students focus on learning.
buff.ly/KJNQr4e #ScienceOfLearning

Useful Strategies to Support Students’ Working Memory

Teachers can implement consistent routines, provide accessible supports, and empower students to figure out what helps them maintain focus.

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 13d

Based on a rigorous analysis of more than 1,100 validated sources, our OCTAE report Building A Future-Ready Workforce identifies the #EmployabilitySkills learners need to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work and how education can align. Read it here: buff.ly/I2Q05Ld
#EdResearch #EduSky

Core Skills and Emerging Trends
Adaptability & Continuous Learning
Embrace change, learn quickly, grow continuously.
Communication & Collaboration
Work seamlessly across platforms, teams, and time zones.
Creativity & Innovation
Examine issues with curiosity, logic, and fresh ideas.
Global & Social Awareness
Navigate different contexts with sensitivity and respect.
Leadership & Responsibility
Lead through initiative, integrity, and collaboration—at every level.
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
Think critically, challenge assumptions, and craft smart solutions.
Professionalism & Self-Management
Independently manage time, emotions, and conduct.
Technology & Information Fluency
Use digital tools confidently and protect information securely.

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 16d

Work is changing. Education must adapt.

Our new report for OCTAE reveals #EmployabilitySkills learners need for the future. Explore the findings: buff.ly/3V7hOSI

#EducationResearch #CareerConnectedLearning #PostsecondaryReadiness #FutureOfLearning #EduSKy

Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Insights for Employability Skills Framework 2.0

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 17d

ICYMI, we’re an approved Montana Reads vendor! From MTSS-R to HQIM to teacher-led inquiry, we offer flexible, research-based support to help districts turn plans into action. Learn more: buff.ly/Haj6TPC
#EduSky #Literacy #MTSS #HQIM

Marzano Research in Montana

Your Montana Reads Grant is Funded. Let’s Bring It to Life, Together.

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Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 18d

Employers want adaptability, communication, and digital fluency in grads. Research shows these employability skills can be built in every classroom, in every grade level. Here’s how.

buff.ly/y7yNTml #EmployabilitySkills #EduSky

Supporting Employability Skills in Every Classroom

Helping students build communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills is not a new instructional priority; it’s something teachers have always done. But as the workplace...

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 19d

Last call! You can still register for this free webinar! We’d love to have you join us tomorrow for practical MTSS-R insights and resources.
buff.ly/OYoy0vc #Literacy #MTSS #EduSky #EducationResources #SchoolImprovement

Webinar: How Do We Make Sure All Kids Become Strong Readers?

20 Minutes to a Smarter MTSS-R Plan

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 20d

The Colorado Center for Rural Education is helping rural teachers thrive - and stay - in the communities that need them most. See how they’re doing it: buff.ly/0Pstq4G
#CCRE #RuralEd

Rural Teacher Corps Spotlight: The Colorado Center for Rural Education Strengthens Colorado's Rural Teacher Workforce

The Colorado Center for Rural Education is building sustainable pathways, partnerships, and support systems for rural educators across the state

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 23d

Trust, value, safety, and voice. Research-based insights show how these 4 leadership moves keep teachers engaged and committed. buff.ly/E7JcaJm
#TeacherRetention

Why Good Teachers Leave (and How to Make Them Stay)

Four actions school leaders can take—today—to retain their most talented, passionate educators.

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 25d

Next Wednesday! Join us Oct. 15 for a free, value-packed webinar on how MTSS-R can simplify your literacy initiatives and goals. buff.ly/mjJ1LFJ
#Literacy #EduSky #MTSS

How Do We Make Sure All Kids Become Strong Readers?

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 26d

Homework sparks heated debates, but decades of research show its impact is far more complex. When it helps, when it hurts, and why design matters: buff.ly/wLCyhkF
#Homework #ScienceOfLearning

The Pros and Cons of Homework (in 6 Charts)

The case for homework isn’t black and white, so we looked far and wide for research to shed a little light on the matter.

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · 27d

Behind every literacy effort is a local leader making it happen. Montana educators: you know your communities best. As an MT Reads vendor, we work alongside you to strengthen literacy instruction, leadership, and systems, ensuring all readers get the support they need: buff.ly/Nj3RfBx #MTeducation

Marzano Research in Montana

Your Montana Reads Grant is Funded. Let’s Bring It to Life, Together.

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Education Week @edweek.org · Oct 2

This downloadable guide gives nine evidence-based strategies for positive recess experiences. edw.site/34a865

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · Oct 3

Strategic plans often fail because they’re one-and-done. Smart systems build in feedback loops so educators, students, and families shape the plan as it evolves. That’s planning that listens.
buff.ly/kLeAjBl #SmarterBalanced #StrategicPlanning #DataDrivenDecisionMaking #EduSky

Planning that Listens - And Why It's the Smart Thing

Strategic plans can look great on paper. But if they aren’t built with the people they’re meant to serve, they’re more likely to miss the mark. At Marzano Research, we’ve seen again and again that…

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · Oct 2

Schools often see recess as lost instructional time. Research shows the opposite: well-designed recess improves focus and reduces classroom disruptions, enabling deeper learning and wellbeing.
buff.ly/7SgFrc0 #ScienceOfLearning

Getting Recess Right: A Researcher Shares Best Practices

Well-structured recess can improve student learning and well-being, Rebecca London says.

Marzano Research @marzanoresearch.com · Sep 30

Everyone’s asking: How do we meet literacy goals without burning out staff? The answer isn’t “do more.” It’s MTSS-R, an approach that makes current efforts work harder for you.
buff.ly/rEjspuU #MTSS #Literacy #EduSky

How Do We Make Sure All Kids Become Strong Readers? The Power of MTSS-R

At a Glance Why MTSS-R Could Be the Missing Piece in Your Literacy Plan Most districts are asking the same things right now: How do we meet state literacy requirements without overwhelming staff? How…