What’s with the Tiers? Tier 1 is the instruction every student gets, every day. It has to be designed to work for a room full of students with different backgrounds, different language levels, different prior knowledge, different cognitive abilities, and different readiness . . . all at once. That’s a tall order, and it’s also […]
In 2022, most of us had never heard of ChatGPT. By 2023, it was a household name. By 2024, it wasn’t just ChatGPT anymore, as AI-powered tools were everywhere, generating images, building presentations, and writing code. It’s 2026, and AI isn’t a trend educators are watching from a distance. It’s already sitting in every classroom, […]
In the Future-Powered Classroom (the next generation of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom )students take charge of their own learning, guided by a masterful teacher who puts a bridge in place to ensure their success. That first week or two of school is your opportunity to prime your students for success in your classroom. The Priming […]
Executive Function: A Powerful Light Switch Imagine if you could flip a switch for students and have them experience academic success, emotional wellness, strong social interactions, and solid behavioral habits. Sounds like an educator’s dream come true! Well, it’s not that far-fetched. Let’s deconstruct it! Executive Function and Its Role in Life Success Academic The […]
Whether your students spend the day with you in an elementary classroom, rotate through periods, or move through 80-minute blocks, the question is the same: Is every minute actually working for learning? “Bell to bell.” You’ve heard it. Maybe you’ve said it. The idea is that every minute of class time should count: no dead […]