What Does Student Engagement Really Look Like?
One of the keys to teaching in a way that sticks is to aim for high levels of student engagement. But not all engagement is the same. Everybody might participate…
Classroom AI Tools Can Do It. But Should They?
There is no question that classroom AI tools are here to stay, It’s been around for years, and will only continue to accelerate from here. In terms of productivity and…
The Simple Lesson Planning Shift That Leads to Better Learning
Every back-to-school season, teachers ask themselves the same questions.What should I have my students do? What should they do for morning work? While I’m meeting with a small group? What…
Reading Workshop and the Science of Reading: Are They Really Opposites?
Recently, I saw a comment string on Facebook where someone asked reading workshop. One of the first replies was a very matter-of-fact comment that she wouldn’t think of considering it,…
The Professional Learning Shaping My Thinking Right Now
One of the truisms about being an educator is that there’s always more to learn. Longtime instructional coach Steve Barkley says it best: “there is no apex to teaching.” That…