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Latest Podcast Episodes

370: Building a Foundation with Adina Medina

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | May 25, 2026 |

In this episode, we sit down with educator Adina Medina to explore what it truly means to build a strong foundation in education—for students, teachers, and school communities. Quotables **All quotes are from the interviewee** “Teachers who hang on the idea that we’re always learning and we can always do better are the teachers that…

369: Data Symplifyed with Jessica Lane & Jenelle McClenahen

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | May 11, 2026 |

Data can feel overwhelming in education—assessment scores, progress monitoring, intervention tracking, attendance trends, and classroom performance. In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica Lane and Jenelle McClenahen from Data Symplifyed to talk about how educators can make data more manageable, meaningful, and useful in their daily work. Quotables **All quotes are from the interviewees** “The…

Latest Blog Posts

Engagement Hacks: Keeping Students Invested in Learning

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Aug 17, 2026 |

A few simple structures can help more students think, talk, move, and contribute, without adding more to your workload.

Why a PowerPoint Is Not a Complete Professional Learning Session

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Aug 10, 2026 |

Imagine this scenario… You have been asked to lead professional learning next week. So, naturally, you open PowerPoint. You choose a template, create a title slide, add your key ideas, find a few visuals, and organize everything into a logical sequence. By the time you finish, the presentation looks polished. But there is still an…

How to Stop Creating Professional Learning From Scratch

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Aug 5, 2026 |

Imagine this scenario: Your principal stops by your office and asks a seemingly simple question: “Can you lead professional learning next week?” You smile, say yes, and immediately begin calculating how many evenings it will take to pull everything together. You need a topic, slides, activities, participant handouts, discussion questions, facilitator notes, an action plan…

Surviving the First 100 Days of School: 3 Strategies for a Strong Start

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Aug 3, 2026 |

The first 100 days of school lay the foundation for the entire year. During this critical time, teachers establish expectations, build relationships, and create learning environments that support student success. While the beginning of the year can feel overwhelming, approaching it with intention can make all the difference. Here are three strategies to help you…