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Empower educators for better outcomes. - [5th Grade Action News Captions](https://www.serpinstitute.org/wordgen-elementary/action-news/5th-grade-action-news-captions): Explore the Word Generation program's innovative solutions for education. Join us in supporting collaborative learning initiatives. - [Teacher Registration](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari/professional-learning/teacher-registration): Register for a self-paced online teacher license with SERP. Complete the form & pay to start your professional development today! - [Assignment List](https://www.serpinstitute.org/math-by-example/assignment-list): Access our comprehensive list of math assignments for 4th & 5th graders, covering key topics like fractions, decimals, & geometry. Enhance learning today! - [About Learning with Examples](https://www.serpinstitute.org/math-by-example/learning-with-examples): Learn innovative strategies for math education that shift perceptions of errors. Engage with self-explanation techniques for deeper understanding. - [Getting Started](https://www.serpinstitute.org/math-by-example/implementation/getting-started): Learn about MathByExample, a program for grades 4 & 5 that addresses math misconceptions. Get implementation tips & resources today! - [Studies](https://www.serpinstitute.org/wordgen-weekly/studies): Learn about the Word Generation program's impact on vocabulary & reading comprehension. Join us in enhancing education today! - [Effective Literacy Workstations](https://www.serpinstitute.org/K2-Literacy/effective-literacy-workstations): Online professional learning opportunity about how to establish effective literacy workstations in kindergarten, first, and second grade classrooms. - [GeometryByExample](https://www.serpinstitute.org/geometry-by-example): Geometry assignments give students practice solving problems, as well as practice modeling, analyzing, critiquing, and articulating mathematical arguments. - [About Learning with Examples](https://www.serpinstitute.org/geometry-by-example/learning-with-examples): Learn innovative math strategies focusing on errors & self-explanation. Enhance understanding with worked examples. Join the SERP initiative. - [The R&D](https://www.serpinstitute.org/algebra-by-example/research): Learn how SERP's AlgebraByExample method boosts student achievement. Access free resources & improve classroom practices today! - [Assignment Topics](https://www.serpinstitute.org/algebra-by-example/assignment-topics): Access free algebra assignments covering key topics. Download materials today for enhanced learning! - [The Format](https://www.serpinstitute.org/algebra-by-example/format): Learn about the AlgebraByExample initiative, offering innovative math assignments for teachers. Join us in enhancing student achievement. - [Getting Started](https://www.serpinstitute.org/geometry-by-example/implementation): Access GeometryByExample to help students overcome geometry misconceptions with effective assignments. Start enhancing math education today! - [Teacher Tips](https://www.serpinstitute.org/geometry-by-example/teacher-tips): Enhance math assignments with effective strategies. Learn collaborative techniques & the importance of worked examples for student success. - [FAQs](https://www.serpinstitute.org/geometry-by-example/faqs): Find essential FAQs on GeometryByExample assignments for math education. Learn how to enhance student collaboration & engagement. - [Assignment List](https://www.serpinstitute.org/geometry-by-example/assignment-list): Access comprehensive geometry assignments & free materials. Collaborate with educators to enhance student learning. - [How the Assignments Work](https://www.serpinstitute.org/geometry-by-example/assignments): Learn about example-based assignments for high school geometry. Enhance problem-solving skills with our innovative approach. - [AlgebraByExample](https://www.serpinstitute.org/algebra-by-example): Target your students' common algebra misconceptions with Algebra by Example. We provide algebra 1 problem solving assignments that remediate repeated errors. - [The 5x8 Card](https://www.serpinstitute.org/5x8-card): Watch for how mathematical practices defined in the CCSS play out in classroom with the observation tool, The 5x8 Card. - [Science Generation](https://www.serpinstitute.org/scigen): Provide opportunities to read, write, and build arguments about questions in science with Science Generation, our disciplinary literacy science program. - [Social Studies Generation](https://www.serpinstitute.org/sogen): Enhance your middle school students' reading comprehension and disciplinary literacy in social studies with Social Studies Generation. - [How to Download](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari/how-to-download): Follow our guide to download STARI materials for grades 6-12. Sign up for a free account & access resources today! - [Materials Checklist](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari/materials-checklist): Access essential STARI materials for educators. Download resources, join forums, & enhance your professional learning today! - [Podcast](https://www.serpinstitute.org/podcast): Dr. Kala Jones delves into the concepts and advancements that propel the work of the Strategic Education Research Partnership. - [Misc. Materials](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari/amazon-misc): Find essential supplies for educational collaborations, including markers & tape. Visit STARI & the SERP Store for more resources. - [Donate](https://www.serpinstitute.org/donate): Thank you for your donation to the SERP Institute. - [HOME](https://www.serpinstitute.org/): Welcome to the SERP website. Hear from researchers, practitioners, and designers about their experiences with SERP. See facts related to the organization's impact and reach. SERP deeply appreciates the many funders who provide us support. - [Podcast-transcript-S1E6](https://www.serpinstitute.org/podcast-transcript-s1e6): Dr. Kala Jones delves into the concepts and advancements that propel the work of the Strategic Education Research Partnership. - [annual report 2025](https://www.serpinstitute.org/annual-report-2025) - [Internal Coherence Project](https://www.serpinstitute.org/internal-coherence): Struggling schools often lack the organization necessary for an effective intervention. Learn why internal coherence is necessary to make a lasting change. - [Mathematics](https://www.serpinstitute.org/mathematics): SERP has work a great deal of research and development in the area of mathematics learning. - [Adolescent Literacy](https://www.serpinstitute.org/adolescent-literacy): SERP is deeply engaged in research and development related to literacy. - [Science](https://www.serpinstitute.org/science): Science learning, and texts related to science instruction have been areas of SERP research and development. - [Organizational Capacity and School Culture](https://www.serpinstitute.org/organizational-capacity-and-school-culture): SERP works in the area of Organizational Capacity, especially the improvement of schools as coherent institutions. SERP also works with schools and districts to support desired shifts in school culture. - [English Language Learning](https://www.serpinstitute.org/english-language-learning): Research on English Language Learning has long been part of SERP research and development agenda. ## Blog Posts - [SERP Stories: Looking Back at Season 1](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/serp-stories-looking-back-at-season-1) - [Live Virtual STARI Professional Learning This Summer](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/live-virtual-stari-professional-learning-this-summer-2026) - [Adolescent Readers Are Finally Having Their Moment](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/adolescent-readers-are-finally-having-their-moment) - [Education News Update » 06-16-26](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-06-16-26) - [Supporting Multilingual Learners Through Rigorous Literacy Instruction: What’s New in STARI](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/supporting-multilingual-learners-through-rigorous-literacy-instruction-whats-new-in-stari) - [STARI Spotlight - Saying Yes to STARI: How One NYC High School Teacher Built a Reading Intervention Class her Students Actually Love](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/stari-spotlight-saying-yes-to-stari) - [Education News Update » 06-02-26](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-06-02-26) - [Advancing State Education R&D: SERP’s Partnership with the Alliance for Learning Innovation](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/advancing-state-education-r-d-serps-partnership-with-the-alliance-for-learning-innovation) - [Read books. Whole books.](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/read-books-whole-books) - [Dr. Catherine Snow on Adolescent Literacy: Why Learning to Read Doesn’t End in Third Grade](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/catherine-snow-on-adolescent-literacy) - [Education News Update » 05-12-26](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-05-12-26) - [STARI Spotlight - All In: How Owen-Withee Made Literacy Everyone's Job](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/stari-spotlight-all-in-how-owen-withee-made-literacy-everyone-s-job) - [Education News Update » 04-28-26](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-04-28-26) - [New K–2 Literacy Professional Learning Resources: Built With Teachers, for Teachers](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/new-k2-literacy-professional-learning-resources-built-with-teachers-for-teachers): New K–2 Literacy Professional Learning Resources: Built With Teachers, for Teachers - [Education News Update » 04-14-26](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-04-14-26) - [Behind the Scenes @SERP](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/behind-the-scenes-serp-with-david-dudley) - [STARI March Highlights](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/stari-march-highlights) - [Education News Update » 03-31-26](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-03-31-26) - [SERP at SXSW EDU: Reflections from the Field](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/serp-at-sxsw-edu-reflections-from-the-field) - [How We Learned to Read: Stories from SXSW EDU](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/how-we-learned-to-read-stories-from-sxsw-edu) - [Education News Update » 03-17-26](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-03-17-26) - [STARI Spotlight: How One Wisconsin Teacher Is Using Series 4 to Engage High School Readers](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/stari-spotlight-wisconsin-teacher-series-4) - [Education News Update » 03-03-26](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-03-03-26) - [Why Evidence Matters for Adolescent Readers, and What Minnesota Is Doing Differently](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/why-evidence-matters-for-adolescent-readers-and-what-minnesota-is-doing-differently) - [Education News Update » 02-17-26](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-02-17-26) - [Introducing SERP’s New Download Center](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/introducing-serps-new-download-center) - [STARI January Highlights](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/stari-january-highlights) - [Education News Update » 02-03-26](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-february-3-2026) - [Education News Update » 01-20-26](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-january-20-2026) - [STARI Spotlight: Queens Technical High School](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/stari-spotlight-queens-technical-high-school) - [Leading STARI Professional Learning in Your School: Insights from Two Facilitators](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/leading-stari-professional-learning-in-your-school-insights-from-two-facilitators) - [Education News Update » 01-06-26](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-january-6-2025) - [SERP Highlights from 2025](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/serp-highlights-from-2025) - [STARI November Highlights](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/stari-november-highlights) - [SERP Stories: When Students Believe They're Readers, Everything Changes](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/serp-stories-when-students-believe-they-re-readers-everything-changes) - [Education News Update » 12-02-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-december-2-2025) - [Small School, Mighty Results: How STARI Transformed Reading at PLT](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/small-school-mighty-results-how-stari-transformed-reading-at-plt) - [Giving Tuesday: What Philanthropy Means to Us at SERP](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/giving-tuesday-what-philanthropy-means-to-us-at-serp) - [Insights from AMLE: Finding Belonging in Middle School and Literacy](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/insights-from-amle-finding-belonging-in-middle-school-and-literacy) - [Beyond Leveled Reading: How to Give Struggling Older Readers the Right Kind of Challenge](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/beyond-leveled-reading-how-to-give-struggling-older-readers-the-right-kind-of-challenge) - [Education News Update » 11-18-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-november-18-2025) - [The Power of Collaboration: How Root Cause Analysis Drives School Improvement](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/the-power-of-collaboration-how-root-cause-analysis-drives-school-improvement) - [Insights from AMLE: Educators Reflect on How They Learned to Read](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/insights-from-amle-educators-reflect-on-how-they-learned-to-read) - [Thank You to the Brinson Foundation for Supporting WordGen Updates](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/thank-you-to-the-brinson-foundation-for-supporting-wordgen-updates) - [Education News Update » 11-04-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/education-news-update-november-4-2025) - [STARI Highlights from October](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/stari-highlights-from-october) - [Education News Update » 10-21-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-october-21-2025) - [Not Just Faster, Fluent! Why do STARI fluency passages work so well?](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/not-just-faster-fluent-why-stari-fluency-passages-work) - [Education News Update » 10-07-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-october-7-2025) - [STARI Highlights from September](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/stari-highlights-from-september-2025) - [SERP Stories: The Birth of STARI](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/serp-stories-the-birth-of-stari) - [Education News Update » 09-23-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-september-23-2025) - [SERP’s Civics Work Receives Support from Leonard D. Schaeffer](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/serps-civics-work-receives-support-from-leonard-d-schaeffer) - [Building Community, One Forum at a Time: Inside the STARI Community Forums](https://www.serpinstitute.org/building-community-one-forum-at-a-time-inside-the-stari-community-forums) - [Education News Update » 09-09-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-september-9-2025) - [NYC Reads](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/nyc-reads) - [August/Back to School STARI Update](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/august-back-to-school-stari-update) - [Education News Update » 08-26-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-august-26-2025) - [STARI Coach Course](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/coach-course) - [Capitol Hill Community Foundation](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/capitol-hill-community-foundation) - [Education News Update » 08-12-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-august-12-2025) - [SXSW Panel Picker - Choose Our Session](https://www.serpinstitute.org/sxsw-panel-picker-choose-our-session) - [SERP Stories Podcast Page Launched](https://www.serpinstitute.org/serp-stories-podcast-page-launched) - [STARI Highlights from July 2025](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari-highlights-from-july-2025) - [Education News Update » 07-29-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-july-2025) - [New WordGen Weekly Unit: Should Schools Ban Cell Phones?](https://www.serpinstitute.org/new-wordgen-weekly-unit-should-schools-ban-cell-phones) - [Available Now! STARI Unit 4.3 Truth, Lies, and Memory](https://www.serpinstitute.org/available-now-stari-unit-4-3-truth-lies-and-memory) - [Education News Update » 07-15-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-july-15-2025) - [Scaling What Works: Highlights from the First LEARN to Scale Workshop](https://www.serpinstitute.org/scaling-what-works-highlights-from-the-first-learn-to-scale-workshop): Scaling What Works: Highlights from the First LEARN to Scale Workshop - [Last Chance to Join the STARI Expansion Study: Free STARI Materials and Professional Learning for Your School](https://www.serpinstitute.org/last-chance-to-join-the-stari-expansion-study-free-stari-materials-and-professional-learning-for-your-school) - [Education News Update » 06-17-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-june-17-2025) - [STARI Highlights from June 2025](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari-highlights-from-june-2025) - [New STARI Study Published in the Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness](https://www.serpinstitute.org/new-stari-study-published-in-the-journal-of-research-on-educational-effectiveness) - [Education News Update » 06-03-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-june-3-2025) - [Live Virtual STARI Professional Learning This Summer](https://www.serpinstitute.org/live-virtual-stari-professional-learning-this-summer) - [Education News Update » 05-13-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-may-13-2025) - [STARI Highlights from May 2025](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari-highlights-from-may-2025) - [STARI Highlights from April 2025](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari-highlights-from-april-2025) - [Animating Understanding: SERP’s Work Featured on Tumult’s Blog](https://www.serpinstitute.org/animating-understanding-serps-work-featured-on-tumults-blog) - [Education News Update » 04-29-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-april-29-2025) - [Education News Update » 04-15-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-april-15-2025) - [Education News Update » 04-01-25](https://www.serpinstitute.org/news/education-news-update-april-1-2025) - [STARI Highlights from March 2025](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari-highlights-from-march-2025) - [Bridging Research and Practice: The Power of Teacher Residencies and Innovation and Induction Clusters](https://www.serpinstitute.org/bridging-research-and-practice-the-power-of-teacher-residencies-and-innovation-and-induction-clusters) - [STARI Highlights from February 2025](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari-highlights-from-february-2025) - [EdWeek Webinar: STARI Team plus Special Guests](https://www.serpinstitute.org/edweek-webinar) - [Are You Looking For More Ways to Improve Adolescent Literacy in 2025?](https://www.serpinstitute.org/are-you-looking-for-more-ways-to-improve-adolescent-literacy-in-2025) - [Geometry Joins the Circle of ByExample Math Resources!](https://www.serpinstitute.org/geometry-joins-the-circle-of-byexample-math-resources) - [STARI Program to Expand with a New $15 Million EIR Grant](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari-program-to-expand-with-a-new-15-million-eir-grant) - [New Website on Student Discourse with Classroom Video Library and Discussion Tool](https://www.serpinstitute.org/new-website-on-students-with-classroom-video-library) - [STARI Community Forums](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari-community-forums) - [Do you know about all the educator resources SERP has available?](https://www.serpinstitute.org/do-you-know-about-all-the-educator-resources-serp-has-available) - [Lesson-by-lesson Novel Summaries Now Available!](https://www.serpinstitute.org/lesson-by-lesson-novel-summaries-now-available) - [SERP is introducing STARI Series 4 designed to meet the needs of high school struggling readers.](https://www.serpinstitute.org/serp-is-introducing-stari-series-4-designed-to-meet-the-needs-of-high-school-struggling-readers) - [Interested in bringing STARI to your school for free?](https://www.serpinstitute.org/interested-in-bringing-stari-to-your-school-for-free) - [ByExample: A Different Approach to Math Learning](https://www.serpinstitute.org/byexample-a-different-approach-to-math-learning) - [TRU+Lesson Study: Professional learning series for high school mathematics departments](https://www.serpinstitute.org/tru-lesson-study-professional-learning-series-for-high-school-mathematics-departments): Proving sessions for teacher math teams to learn together. - [Accelerate Progress in Reading with STARI](https://www.serpinstitute.org/accelerate-progress-in-reading-with-stari): Accelerate middle grades reading in your school. - [Supporting WordGen Debates During Distance Learning with Kialo](https://www.serpinstitute.org/supporting-wordgen-debates-during-distance-learning-with-kialo): Online platform resources for distance learning. - [Hear from STARI Teachers and Students in NYC Schools](https://www.serpinstitute.org/hear-from-stari-teachers-and-students-in-nyc-schools): A program for students in grades 6–9 who are reading below grade level. - [Top Ten SciGen Slides Worldwide](https://www.serpinstitute.org/top-ten-scigen-slides-worldwide): Online teaching resource for middle school science teachers. - 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[STARI Updates and New Resources Now Available](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari-updates-and-new-resources-now-available): Classroom-ready resources for reading intervention. - [The Chemistry of Climate Change](https://www.serpinstitute.org/the-chemistry-of-climate-change): High school chemistry course focused on climate change. - [New SERP Partnership with District of Columbia Public Schools Focuses on Early Literacy](https://www.serpinstitute.org/new-serp-partnership-with-district-of-columbia-public-schools-focuses-on-early-literacy): Research on the contributors to literacy outcomes. - [Free educational materials for teachers and families](https://www.serpinstitute.org/free-educational-materials-for-teachers-and-families) - [STARI Resources for Distance Learning in Middle Grades Literacy](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari-resources-for-distance-learning-in-middle-grades-literacy): Reading intervention program adapted for use at home. - [Keep 4th and 5th Grade Students Engaged in Distance Learning](https://www.serpinstitute.org/keep-4th-and-5th-grade-students-engaged-in-distance-learning): Interesting materials to engage students studying at home. - [Engaging Students with Civics Units on Social Justice](https://www.serpinstitute.org/engaging-students-with-civics-units-on-social-justice): Free instructional materials on social justice. - [Edweek Publishes Op-Ed by SERP Leaders About i2 Clusters](https://www.serpinstitute.org/edweek-publishes-op-ed-by-serp-leaders-about-i2-clusters): New teachers in high-poverty schools don't have enough support. - [STARI Is Reorganized, Updated, and Expanded.](https://www.serpinstitute.org/stari-is-reorganized-updated-and-expanded): Updated adolescent reading intervention curriculum. - [New STARI Unit; New Remote Learning Resources](https://www.serpinstitute.org/new-stari-unit-new-remote-learning-resources): New remote adolescent reading intervention learning resources. - [Chula Vista’s Early Childhood Resources for Parents](https://www.serpinstitute.org/i2-innovation-and-induction-clusters): A program for early support for preschool parents. - [i2 Innovation and Induction Clusters](https://www.serpinstitute.org/chula-vistas-early-childhood-resources-for-parents): Plan to expand Title I funding could improve K-12 education.