Insights
Middle School Language Development: What They Don’t Know May Surprise You
The Truth About Brain Development in Middle School As an SLP, parents and teachers are often concerned about middle school language development. They often […]
Beyond “Spill the Beans”: Why Teaching Idioms Needs a Modern Glow-Up
What are we really teaching? Picture this: You’ve been teaching idioms non-stop, patting yourself on the back because your students just learned ‘Spill the […]
AI & SLPs Series, Part 3: How These Tools Actually Work
A Practical Guide to Demystifying Generative Artificial Intelligence Welcome back, fellow SLPs! In our last two posts, we tackled the crucial topic of AI […]
Beyond the Numbers: Interpreting Progress with Heart
Inconsistent Data Hey there, fellow data crunchers! Let’s talk about that rollercoaster ride we all know too well: student progress graphs. You know, the […]
Embracing Imperfection: Lessons Learned from 24 Years as an SLP
Way back in 2000, the year the world didn’t end, phones got cameras, and I first started as an SLP. (Yes, I had a […]
Why I had a joke board (And you should too)
“My grandfather had the heart of a lion, the eye of an eagle…and a lifetime ban from the zoo.” I put this on my […]
The Superhero Within: Champion Inclusive Stories with Unspoken Volumes! (#UnspokenChallenge)
Calling all SLPs: Assemble for a Speechtastic Mission! We Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are the communication ninjas of the world! We train tirelessly (okay, coffee […]
Teacher Appreciation Week: The Frustrating Reality Behind the ‘Quitting’ Comments
24 Years in Schools: Why ‘Quitting’ Isn’t the Answer for Burned-Out Teachers Every year around Teacher Appreciation Week, social media overflows with gratitude for […]
Making Data Meaningful in Speech Therapy: How Often, When & Why
Data is a powerful tool in every SLP’s toolbox. It helps us track progress, measure effectiveness, and ultimately guide our therapy decisions. But with […]
Ditch the Labels! Individualized Learning for ALL Students
Unlocking Potential Through Individualized Learning Without Labels Have you ever watched a student struggling to fit into a round-peg classroom? The traditional education system […]