Lella Education Consulting

Last week, we talked about the idea that just because everything looks like it’s going well… doesn’t always mean students are learning. So let’s take that one step further. What does it actually look like when students don’t understand? Because it’s not always obvious. Sometimes it looks like… Finishing quickly. Getting everything done. Looking busy the entire time. Sometimes it sounds like… “I don’t know.” “I get it.” (but they can’t explain it) Repeating something you just

There’s a moment in a lot of classrooms when you ask a question and you're pumped - you just know students have something to say, and… crickets. Or you get: “I don’t know.” One-word answers. The same two kids carrying the entire conversation. It’s not always a content issue. A lot of the time, it’s a language issue. Students don’t always know how to start their thinking out loud. They’re trying to process the question, organize an idea, find the right words, and say it in fro

Welcome to our very first Make It Make Sense Monday! This is where we’re going to take the school things that make parents think, “Wait, what?” and break them down in a way that actually makes sense. No jargon. No judgment. Just clear explanations, practical takeaways, and hopefully a few moments where things finally click. Around here, we’re building understanding, creating connections, and helping parents feel more confident navigating all of this without feeling overwhelme