MindPlay Education

12/22/2025

Wishing you a holiday season full of joy – from all of us at MindPlay.

12/15/2025

In this episode of the Literacy Mindset, Dr. Sabrina Salmon, Senior Director of Exceptional Students at Tucson Unified School District, shares her journey into education and the importance of literacy in student success. She discusses the district's diverse population, the implementation of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), and the significance of early intervention programs.

Dr. Salmon emphasizes the challenges faced by students with literacy difficulties and the role of technology in enhancing learning opportunities. The conversation also touches on the importance of collaboration among educational departments and the need for motivation in student engagement.

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In this episode of the Literacy Mindset, Dr. Sabrina Salmon, Senior Director of Exceptional Students at Tucson Unified School District, shares her journey in...

12/03/2025

MindPlay is hosting a FREE webinar NEXT WEEK (Dec. 10) to help you learn how to better individualize intervention at-scale to prepare your at-risk students for success.

As your first semester comes to a close, it’s time to take a good look at the students who haven’t made meaningful progress & craft a personalized success plan. Register: https://hubs.ly/Q03WGT1h0

11/27/2025

This (and every) Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the people who make education possible for students worldwide: our educators, administrators, and families.

Wishing you a warm & happy holiday from the MindPlay team. 🧡

11/20/2025

In this episode of , Dr. Kathy Rollo and Misty Rieber discuss their personal journeys in education, the challenges and successes of literacy initiatives in Lubbock, Texas, and the evolving role of technology and AI in education.

The conversation highlights:
✔️ The importance of community engagement,
✔️ The need for effective phonics instruction to improve literacy outcomes
✔️Adaptive educational practices to meet the needs of diverse learners

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In this episode, Dr. Kathy Rollo and Misty Rieber discuss their personal journeys in education, the challenges and successes of literacy initiatives in Lubbo...

11/13/2025

In this episode of The Literacy Mindset, Dr. Stephanie Howard, the superintendent of Midland ISD, shares her extensive experience in education and her strategic approach to improving literacy and overall student performance in the district.

She discusses the importance of curriculum changes, professional development for teachers, and the integration of technology in the classroom.

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In this episode of The Literacy Mindset, Dr. Stephanie Howard, the superintendent of Midland ISD, shares her extensive experience in education and her strate...

11/11/2025

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11/03/2025

In today’s classrooms, silent reading fluency is often overshadowed by more visible skills like oral reading or phonics instruction. Yet research shows that silent reading fluency is a critical component of academic achievement, influencing everything from vocabulary growth to student confidence.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q03P9xZ60

10/23/2025

Actionable data isn’t just about having access to datasets—it’s about deriving meaning from them.

In today’s classrooms, where data is constantly collected and surfaced, teachers need clear insights. To make data truly useful, we must remove the expectation that educators—already juggling countless roles—also act as statisticians the moment students walk through the door:

Transforming Data into Action Actionable data isn’t just about having access to datasets—it’s about deriving meaning from them. Just as we expect students to interpret, reflect, and apply what they learn, educators need tools that transform data into insights they can act on to accelerate lite...

10/20/2025

MindPlayConnect is TOMORROW – There's still time to register (for free): https://hubs.ly/Q03Pp1Pr0

We want to ensure that your school is given every opportunity to advance – and that only happens when we, as professionals, come together and share knowledge, insights, and tools. Hope to see you there!

10/17/2025

AGENDA HIGHLIGHT: "Supporting Diverse Learners in SPED Environments"

Our school’s diverse student populations deserve our very best, but each student’s varying needs can, at times, be hard to keep track of and intervene on effectively. Participate in this engaging session to further explore best practices for differentiation, progress monitoring, and alignment with IEP goals.

Join us for this session & many more - MindPlayConnect is NEXT WEEK (10/21) & FREE to attend: https://hubs.ly/Q03P9xZj0