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Rose Prust
Special Education Teacher at Lopez Island School District
I am a special education teacher with ten years of experience in the field--six in English Language Arts working with middle school students, four as a special education teacher. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Creative Writing and English, a Master's in Education with Literacy Specialization, and a second Master's in Special Education.
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The Trust Equation: How Educators Can Truly Connect with Autistic Students
<p class="mb-4">Every day, autistic students walk into classrooms shaped by systems that often weren’t built with them in mind. Many have learned to b...
January 28, 2026Read article
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Trust First, Teaching Second: Relationship-Centered Strategies for Complex Needs
<p class="mb-4">An educator walking into a classroom of students with multiple disabilities might see quiet, subtle movements- but beneath those small...
January 24, 2026Read article
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Teaching Through Tragedy: How Loss Redefined My Role as an Educator
<p class="mb-4">Teaching is often described as an act of shaping minds- but sometimes, it’s about holding hearts. In the wake of unimaginable loss, I ...
January 22, 2026Read article
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Empowered by Design: Transforming IEPs Into Catalysts for Change
<p class="mb-4">Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are often viewed as bureaucratic hurdles- forms to complete, meetings to endure, and deadline...
January 15, 2026Read article
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Teaching for All: Why Universal Design for Learning Is the Future of Education
<p class="mb-4">Every classroom is full of students who learn in different ways; some thrive on visuals, others need hands-on practice, and a few abso...
January 6, 2026Read article
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Rethinking Education: How Adaptive Learning Can Close the Opportunity Gap
<p class="mb-4">What if every student’s path to learning felt uniquely theirs and were guided, supported, and inspired at every turn? Adaptive learnin...
January 2, 2026Read article
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Comics, Headphones, and Choice: Rethinking Creative Writing for Neurodiverse Students
<p class="mb-4">Creating a sensory-friendly environment is essential when supporting neurodiverse learners in creative writing settings. Bright lighti...
December 29, 2025Read article
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Low-Stakes Pages, High-Impact Gains: How Creative Notebooks Unlock Student Voice
<p class="mb-4">When traditional literacy instruction relies heavily on text-heavy worksheets or rigid writing prompts, many students, particularly th...
December 23, 2025Read article
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From Chaos to Calm: Creating Predictable Routines for Emotional Safety in Middle School
<p class="mb-4">In a high-needs 7th grade English classroom, routines are not just logistical tools - they are emotional anchors. Students who live wi...
December 21, 2025Read article
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Adaptive Tools, Authentic Access: Unlocking Literacy for Diverse Learners
<p class="mb-4">Building on the foundational work of <em>Comprehensive Literacy for All</em> and the strategies developed through Project Core, we mus...
December 16, 2025Read article
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The Joyful Classroom: Where Movement Meets Mastery
<p class="mb-4">When we designed our program, we were intentional about integrating enjoyable, movement-based activities into the daily schedule. This...
December 16, 2025Read article
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AI Meets IEP: Reimagining Special Education with Smart Tools
<p class="mb-4">My experience integrating AI into lessons began with an exploration of how to deepen the tactile engagement of a favorite classroom st...
December 10, 2025Read article
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