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Latest Podcast Episodes
What does it mean to be a leader in education? Leadership doesn’t always come with a title—it can happen in the classroom, in conversations with colleagues, and in the everyday choices teachers make to support their students and school communities. In this episode, we explore the journey from teacher to trailblazer and how educators can…
Teaching is about more than delivering content—it’s about being present with students, noticing their needs, and working alongside colleagues to create meaningful learning experiences. In this episode, Doug Fisher shares insights into what it means to be truly present in teaching and how educators can be more intentional about the way they connect, collaborate, and…
Latest Blog Posts
Scaffolding learning is one of the most effective ways to help students access challenging content without lowering expectations. Think of scaffolding as the temporary support students need on the way to independence. Just like scaffolding around a building is removed once the structure can stand on its own, instructional scaffolds should help students understand, practice,…
Differentiation is one of those words that can make teachers immediately feel behind. You may picture multiple lesson plans, different assignments for every student, complicated grouping systems, and hours of additional preparation. Before long, you are trying to create five versions of the same lesson while also managing behavior, grading papers, answering emails, and figuring…
The truth is you didn’t become an instructional coach to spend your Saturdays making PowerPoint slides. Yet somehow…that’s exactly what happens. It usually starts innocently enough. “Can you lead PD next Thursday?” asks your Principal. You reply: “Absolutely!” Then reality sets in. You open a blank PowerPoint. You start searching Pinterest. You dig through old…
A few simple structures can help more students think, talk, move, and contribute, without adding more to your workload.