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This important and engaging episode features Joan Kelly, founder and CEO of Abound Parenting, and MaryKate DeSantis, who highlight the critical role of oral language and vocabulary—not just decoding—in long-term reading success. Drawing on Kelly’s research at Harvard, they explain how the Abound app equips families with tools like reading check-ins, daily conversation prompts, vocabulary practice, and curated book lists to strengthen language development at home and build stronger school-family connections. The episode also spotlights BookR Class, a digital reading platform for English learners ages 4–14 that offers 1,200+ animated books and interactive games to build comprehension and vocabulary. Together, Abound Parenting and BookR provide practical, research-based tools for supporting children’s reading growth. Resources: Learn More about BOOKR Class and their digital library for classroom use. BOOKR Class is an award-winning, teacher-favorite digital reading platform that harnesses the power of stories to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) effectively. Specially created for students ages 4–14, including those with learning difficulties such as ADHD and dyslexia, BOOKR Class provides personalized language learning experiences driven by advanced AI technology. Learn more about Abound Parenting and access the Abound Parenting app. Reach out to Joan Kelly here. See the overview here. Wanna dive into the super compelling reading research. Here you go!: https://doi.org/10.3102/0002831209355469https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272520099_Early-Adolescents'_Reading_Comprehension_and_the_Stability_of_the_Middle_School_Classroom-Language_Environmenthttps://doi.org/10.1080/10632913.2016.1244779https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10632913.2016.1244779 More great stuff: Explore SchoolDay's Career Academy and visit our blog.

In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Malfara, Coordinator of College and Career Counseling for the School District of Osceola County, Florida. With a background that spans K–12 education and higher ed, Danielle brings a deep passion for helping students answer the powerful questions: “Who am I?”, "What matters to me?" and “What am I capable of?” She shares her mission to close opportunity gaps and help students build meaningful post-secondary pathways. Danielle discusses why Osceola County and the state of Florida chose Xello as their go-to college and career readiness platform, highlighting the tool’s ease of use and its broad appeal among educators, students, and families. She also brings the conversation to life with inspiring student success stories—real examples of how personalized exploration and planning can change lives. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or advocate for student futures, this episode is full of practical insights and hopeful takeaways. Resources: Xello is the only career development program built with the entire district community in mind. Xello provides every student of all pathways the freedom to create meaningful future plans, while giving educators the resources they need to help students. With a carefully designed, student-centered experience, Xello meets accessibility standards and offers age-appropriate career development for every student K-12. Xello creates effective educator workflows so you can spend less time checking boxes and more time helping students. Request more information here. Blog: Strengths-Based College and Career Exploration Strategies for K-12 Educators Download the Xello printable assessment package More great stuff: Explore SchoolDay's Career Academy and visit our blog.

What if education empowered students not just to learn about the world’s problems—but to solve them? In this inspiring episode, we dive into the Solutionary Framework developed by the Institute for Humane Education. Learn how this powerful, action-oriented approach is transforming classrooms by equipping students with the critical thinking, compassion, and systems analysis they need to become changemakers. Our guests, Katie Coppens & Marcela Villan, unpack how educators can use the framework to guide students in identifying real-world problems, investigating root causes, and designing innovative, ethical, and sustainable solutions that benefit people, animals, and the planet. Whether you're a teacher, leader, or lifelong learner, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what education can—and should—look like in a world that needs more Solutionaries. Learn more about the Institute for Humane Education Learn about IHE's Micro-credential course for teachers Learn more about the award-winning Solutionary Framework Bring the Solutionary Program to Your School - 2018 video Student Reflections on Solutionary Projects (Then & Now) Katie Coppens 14-day plan for the Environmental Action Project More great stuff: Explore SchoolDay's Career Academy and visit our blog.

District leaders all across the country have long lamented the dearth of high-quality, culturally relevant and engaging curriculum for history and social studies. And it's not just leaders and teachers. Students surveyed also report that they don't see themselves in the curriculum, feel that they are only learning one side of history, and that none of it seems to have anything to do with them or their lives. Amanda Christensen, Secondary Social Studies Facilitator from the Federal Way School District in Washington State, led her team in creating a project-based, interactive, complete American History curriculum from the ground up that has students and teachers cheering and achieving. Students say it's a "game changer." Find out how they did it by partnering with Educurious in this inspiring episode. Resources: Learn more about Educurious' project-based courses, aligned to state and national standards, and written on a foundation of research-based design principles for learning. Learning in Action Blog: Why Project Based Learning is Necessary for Deep Understanding in Social Studies Learning in Action Blog: 5 Reasons Why Project-Based Learning is Essential to Social Studies Instruction Hear how Cross-Content, Customized Project-Based Units Have Revolutionized Learning in Three Districts Learn more about The Educurious Experience Learn more about SchoolDay Explore SchoolDay's Career Academy and visit our blog.

Today's guest, Dr. Maggie Broderick is a creative and experienced educator with over 20 years of expertise in higher education and K-12 settings. Currently an Associate Professor and Dissertation Chair in the Department of Teacher Education, she is a leader in curriculum development and passionate about fostering social-emotional learning (SEL) in students. In this episode we explore how to go beyond box-checking with our SEL programs, to a truly relational and effective approach. Resources: Unlock zero-prep, high-impact learning with Heroes Made, an SEL and literacy platform. Over 210 lessons, mood tracker, and customizable avatars so that students are the heroes of their own SEL journey. Aligned with CASEL standards, Heroes Made measures impact via Hero Journals for daily emotional tracking and Periodic Assessments to identify and enhance areas of student growth. Sign up for a TWO-MONTH FREE Trial using the "request trial form" Dr. Broderick Find Maggie Broderick's writing and research HERE Connect to Maggie Broderick on LinkedIn BLOG: Social Emotional Learning: Embracing Empathy and Connection WEBINAR: You've Earned an A+ Celebrating the "A" in the Acronym LGBTQIAA++: Allyship at its FInest More great stuff: Explore our Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations fun and free, 1-hour digital, on-demand Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

Current research indicates that adolescents lose interest in STEM learning by the age of 15 at a concerning rate - particularly girls from underserved communities. UScellular is partnering with the YWCA on a national level to find out why, and address this gap. Based on the research findings from behavioral psychologist, Dr. Richard Rende, they are implementing a STEM empowerment initiative through YWCA's existing TechGYRLS program. In this episode we hear all about this exciting new program from Dr. Rende, and UScellular Senior Director of Service Engineering, Dr. Lori Dawson. Resources: Connect to our episode sponsor, Marchup ! Marchup advances college & career readiness with AI-powered personalized counseling, resume building, curated jobs, and resources that help students lead initiatives—all within a supportive, student-centered community Marchup enhances student achievement and college admissions success, reduces counselor workload, and fosters an engaged alumni network. This network provides students with valuable advice and connections while supporting schools in fundraising and community engagement. Read about how UScellular Drives Creation of Unique Research-Based STEM Program to Tackle Declining Interest Among Youth Read Dr Rende's research findings - Reversing Declining STEM Interest in Underrepresented Youth Connect to Dr. Lori Dawson, Senior Director of Servie Engineering at UScellular More great stuff: Explore our Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations fun and free, 1-hour digital, on-demand Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

Dr. Akilah WIllery is a dynamic educator, entrepreneur, and digital transformation expert. She empowers education and business leaders to thrive through innovative eLearning solutions and automation strategies. In this episode we focus on the specific benefits, cautions, guidelines, and opportunities afforded by video resources in classroom settings. Dr. Willery's ability to bridge the gap between technology and pedagogy has earned her recognition as a leading expert in the field. Resources: Request a trial of Boclips Classroom. BoClips offers educators access to 1.7 million safe and distraction-free educational videos, curated by curriculum and state standards. Quickly and easily find content from premium brands like Ted, SciShow, and Newsy and share video directly with students via link. Educational videos drive greater student engagement when shared in a safe, distraction-free environment. Teachers can save time by finding videos aligned to curriculum learning objectives and sorted by age, subject, and pedagogical use case. Connect with Dr. Akilah Willery through her webiste at http://upskillservices.site. Dr. Willery provides career coaching for veteran educators. Listen to Akilah Willery at "The Melanated Midlife" podcast More great stuff: Explore our Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations fun and free, 1-hour digital, on-demand Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

Veteran English teacher Carrie Shevlin couldn't wait to tell the EdCuration listeners about how Scribo from Literatu has given her students loads of confidence with their writing, greatly improved their outcomes, and made both her planning and grading quicker, easier and much more personalized. While AI can never take the place of a teacher, Carrie says Scribo gives both her and her students a huge boost toward stronger, skillful writing. Resources: Scribo by Literatu is designed to improve student writing skills by providing real-time feedback, personalized insights, and actionable strategies. It helps students improve their writing proficiency while offering educators valuable data to tailor instruction. As part of the SchoolDay Collection, by Global Grid for Learning (GG4L), Scribo is available for a free pilot without requiring or collecting PII student data. SchoolDay Collection products are available for purchase on the AWS Marketplace. More Information: Scribo News and Views Product Sample About Scribo's Writing improvement platform Saving teachers time across disciplines at Woodland Hills School District Motivating students to care about writing at New Waverly High School in Texas Inclusion Statement Product Impact Report More great stuff: Explore our Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations fun and free, 1-hour digital, on-demand Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

After bouncing between two very different demographics in Georgia and Washington State, veteran English teacher, Julia Cafaro, was determined to find strategies, resources and texts that brought success and excitement for her students regardless of district or demographic. Along her journey a few resources have truly stood out. In this episode she shares how the The Alexandria Learning Ecosystem for Educators, or ALEE, made her job so much easier while also increasing engagement and outcomes for her students - particularly in their writing. Resources: ALEE for Middle School is available at EdCuration.com. The ALEE instructional tool provides teachers with everything they need to teach a book effectively, all in one place. Teachers use ALEE to create standards-aligned novel units, plan rigorous and differentiated lessons, find relevant paired texts, and develop content expertise. To inquire about a free pilot opportunity reach out to marjorie@myalee.com or click the "schedule a demo" button here. More great stuff: Explore our Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations fun and free, 1-hour digital, on-demand Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

Amy Ely, Director of STEM at Detroit Catholic Central High School, announces the opening of the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science - state-of-the-art 57,000 sq ft STEM Center. Learn about the cutting-edge facilities including a large-scale observatory, robotics labs, and an advanced greenhouse for sustainability projects. She captivating descriptions include full-motion flight simulators and immersive theaters that can stream astronomical data. Amy emphasizes the importance of future readiness and project-based learning. highlighting the importance of collaboration and adaptation in education. Her vision is to prepare students not only for current STEM careers but also for those that will emerge in the future, embodying her belief that education should be both forward-thinking and deeply connected to real-world applications. RESOURCES: Learn about School Passport®, a data exchange platform that exchanges any data with any EdTech product, eliminates the need to share student PII and is easy to implement for schools and vendors. School Passport empowers schools govern the exchange of student, staff, and parent PII data with SaaS vendors, approve and publish apps to a district or school branded on-demand AppStore, and delegate to school staff and teachers the ability to activate apps within their groups. Learn more about Detroit Catholic Central High School See the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science Take a video tour here Hear more on The STEM podcast Learn Why Fewer Young Men are Choosing to Pursue College Degrees (From PBS) More great stuff: Explore our Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations fun and free, 1-hour digital, on-demand Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

The late Sir Ken Robinson once quipped that many of us feel like, "Math is a party to which we have not been invited." Today's guest, Peter Coe, wants to make sure those invitations get delivered. As the ​​Founder and Lead K-12 Mathematics Consultant at Coe Learning, LLC, Peter works to make sure students not only get invited to the party, but that once they arrive it's party worth staying for. Peter works with schools, districts, and organizations on the equitable mindsets, technical skills, resources, and infrastructure required to provide rich, engaging mathematical learning experiences for K-12 students. A mathematician by training, he has taught in both district and charter schools, and served as a mentor teacher, department chair, and instructional coach. He is a recipient of the Math for America's Master Teacher and School Leader fellowships. ​Peter helped lead the development of the EngageNY mathematics curriculum, as well as realignment of the state assessment program in mathematics. He also helped found and served as Chief Academic Officer of UnboundEd, leading the development of the Standards Institute mathematics pathway and advising numerous organizations and school districts on K-12 mathematics strategy. Peter has been a speaker at the NCTM and NCSM National Conferences, SXSWEdu, Learning Forward, and other national conventions. Today he shares advice to districts in how to shift both their practices and resources to raise engagement and achievement in math classrooms. Resources: Episode sponsor, Mathseeds is an award winning early math program designed to help build students' confidence and enthusiasm for math in the early years. The engaging program combines highly structured lessons with fun motivational elements, ensuring key concepts are learned in depth. Mathseeds is trusted by teachers for its curriculum alignment to state standards and proven effectiveness, earning ESSA Level II evidence certification. Inquire HERE about a pilot opportunity Want to partner with Peter Coe to build a world where all students are included in the math party? Go to coelearning.org Learn more about Peter Coe Work with Peter Coe Connect with Peter Coe on LinkedIn Explore all of Peter's resources Read Peter's Blog More great stuff: Explore our Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations fun and free, 1-hour digital, on-demand Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

District leaders all across the country have long lamented the dearth of high-quality, culturally relevant and engaging curriculum for history and social studies. And it's not just leaders and teachers. Students surveyed also report that they don't see themselves in the curriculum, feel that they are only learning one side of history, and that none of it seems to have anything to do with them or their lives. Nichol Everett, K-12 Social Studies Instruction Facilitator for Tacoma Public Schools, partnered with Educurious to co-design a project-based, interactive, Civics unit called Advocacy in Action that has students and teachers cheering and achieving. Find out how they did it in this inspiring episode. Resources: Learn more about Educurious' project-based courses, aligned to state and national standards, and written on a foundation of research-based design principles for learning. Learning in Action Blog: Why Project Based Learning is Necessary for Deep Understanding in Social Studies Learning in Action Blog: 5 Reasons Why Project-Based Learning is Essential to Social Studies Instruction Hear how Cross-Content, Customized Project-Based Units Have Revolutionized Learning in Three Districts Learn more about The Educurious Experience Free Micro-Learning ExPLoration with Educurious! Transformative State History: learn how to engage your students with PBL unit, Decisions that Define Us MORE Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

We're joned today by Monica Schultz, Senior Manager for Navigator Services with Denver Public Schools, and Nazli José, a student at Montebello Career and Technical School. They enthusiastically share the many benefits of the School Passport Administrator digital internship offered through GG4L. The program provides both High School and college credit for students while giving them real-world tech skills and providing the full flexibility of a digital certification. Resources: Inquire about the Certified School Passport Administrator (CSPA)digital internship program HERE. The CSPA program offers high school students a 60-hour internship with a mix of academic and hands-on experiences, with certification and college credit included. Access program overview & syllabus HERE GG4L’s School Passport® is a data exchange platform that exchanges any data with any EdTech product, eliminates the need to share student PII and is easy to implement for schools and vendors. It empowers schools to centrally: School Passport® is used by over 25,000 schools in the US and abroad. Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

Richard Kincaid, the State Director of Career and Technical Education for the District of Columbia, shares his journey to becoming a passionate advocate for educational equity and opportunity. His career spans over two decades, during which he has dedicated himself to building systems that drive meaningful impact in K-12 public schools, government, and educational non-profits. Kincaid's focus is on Career and Technical Education (CTE), providing students with access to diverse pathways beyond traditional academia, whether directly into college, the workforce, or national service. The conversation delves into the establishment of Washington, DC's first Advanced Technical Center (ATC), aimed at providing CTE courses that were previously out of reach for many students. The ATC offers programs in nursing, cybersecurity, and more, providing students with industry-recognized credentials and dual credits, saving them thousands of dollars in future education costs. Kincaid highlights the center's inclusive transportation model, ensuring access for all students regardless of location. Moreover, Kincaid discusses the significance of CTE programs in addressing workforce shortages, particularly in high-demand fields. He emphasizes the need to dispel stigmas surrounding trades and vocational education, showcasing success stories of students finding fulfilling careers through CTE pathways. Resources: Today's sponsor, Xello is the only career development program built with the entire district community in mind. Xello provides every student of all pathways the freedom to create meaningful future plans, while giving educators the resources they need to help students. With a carefully designed, student-centered experience, Xello meets accessibility standards and offers age-appropriate career development for every student K-12. Xello creates effective educator workflows so you can spend less time checking boxes and more time helping students. Learn more here or here. Read about Strengths-Based College and Career Exploration Strategies for K-12 Educators Hear from hear from Laura Benisch, the Director of Career Planning and Partnerships at the Lincoln Academy Public Charter School in Beloit Wisconsin, about real-world and career-focused learning, and the platform that is supporting all of the educators and K-12 scholars in the state of Wisconsin in career exploration. Learn the story behind Xello from CEO and co-founder Jeff Harris. Reach out to Richard W. Kincaid State Director, Career and Technical Education Pronouns: he / him / his (why pronouns matter) Click Here to Schedule a Meeting Twitter: @careertechninja Web: careertechdc.org Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

In this episode we learn from Andrea Becker, the lead instructor at the Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (or VLAC) in Michigan, and her colleague Amanda McKay, the supervisor of student services with VLAC. While virtual learning was happening prior to 2020 but it has certainly been normalized as a viable option for many more students since the pandemic. We wanted to learn from Andrea and Amanda, veterans in the field of virtual learning, about how to do it well, and the components that make it most effective, and the curriculum program that is bringing huge success to students at all levels of need and ability. Resources: Learn more, or reach out to Lincoln Learning here Check out Lincoln Learning's podcast and Lincoln Learning's blog Hear how Lincoln Learning is partnering with Urban Green Education to reach learners across the globe Learn more about Michigan's Virtual Learning Academy Consortium Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

Dr. Charles Dana Hall, co-founder of Sterling Literacy Consulting, works with schools and districts across the country, many of which have been identified for improvement, to bring them to recognized levels of high performance in reading. In this episode he shares his passion and the research-backed strategies that serve every student - offering many examples of what is possible when using the science of reading systematically. Resources: Reading Eggs is the multi award winning online reading program for grades PreK-5. Fully aligned with the Science of Reading and utilizing the five essential keys to reading success, the program unlocks all aspects of learning to read for students. Reading Eggs is trusted by teachers for its curriculum alignment to state standards and proven effectiveness, earning ESSA Level III evidence certification. Learn more at EdCuration.com Sterling Literacy Consulting works to provide . . . all students with equitable learning experiences and access to rigorous instruction that develops foundational and life-long literacy skills so they can be successful in their education, life, and career experiences. educators with professional learning experiences that are accessible, valuable, and immediately applicable to their instructional repertoire. How the Brain Learns to Read - Professor Stanislas Dehaene #TurnThePageProject - Emily Hanford Sold a Story podcast with Emily Hansford Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action

This episode of the EdCuration Podcast is brought to you by Sanako Connect at Multimedia Solutions Inc. Guest Stephanie Knight from the Center for Applied Second Language Studies, explores the paradigm shift in world language learning catalyzed by technology integration, the significance of starting foreign language study early, and how global economy shines a spotlight on the shifting educational landscape. We also discuss the ingenious iAgents 21st Century Global Competence Curriculum, a CASLS initiative aimed at solving 'resource scarcity' with creative approaches. This curriculum makes language learning an interconnected endeavor by introducing 18 different languages to elementary learners intersecting with fundamental subjects like math and English. The episode also uncovers crucial insights into the rising demand for bilingual skills in the job market due to increasing globalization, cognitive boosters derived from learning a foreign language, the role of AI technologies in facilitating multilingual transactions, and the transformative potential of the Intercultural Pragmatic and Interactional Competence Framework. We scrutinize the effectiveness of language learning strategies in the modern digital age and the use of mixed reality for enhancing language learning experiences. Further, we discuss opportunities provided by the Center for Applied Second Language Studies to diverse learners, teachers, and leaders, and how to select high-quality language instruction programs that aligns with defined learning objectives. This episode gifts you with practical strategies and tools to amplify your language-learning experience in the digital era. Resources: Sanako Language Lab from Multimedia Solutions is an agile, easy to use full-featured live online language lab. Teach any language in classrooms and remotely at the same time. No additional workload. Web-based. Runs on all browsers using PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones & Chromebooks. Teach synchronously or asynchronously. Connects speaking pronunciation and listening activities develop students' fluency and confidence in any language. Developed following highest standards in accessibility guidelines to be accessible also for students including with disabilities such as deaf and visual impairments Explore the resources of University of Oregon's Center for Applied Second Language Study Learn more about Stephanie Knight here, or reach out at knights@uoregon.edu Check out the Radio Ambulante podcast, with Spanish study and educational resources! Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events

Dive deep into the exciting universe of Academic eSports with our distinguished guest, Dr. Katrina Adkins. Leveraging her vast experience as an educator and a passionate gamer, Dr. Adkins enlightens us about the significant role eSports can play in reshaping K-12 education. The three key principals of eSports - curriculum, competition, and careers - underscore the transformative potential of a competitive, yet cooperative gaming environment. Dr. Adkins offers a fresh perspective on how eSports can boost learning experiences and pave the way for a myriad of career opportunities in the booming industry. Redressing common misconceptions, she also addresses essential concerns about increased screen time and highlights the multifaceted benefits of eSports – from improved cognitive abilities and hand-eye coordination to fostering social-emotional learning. She offers rich insights into the progressive integration of eSports into academics, suggesting simple and practical steps for schools interested in nurturing competitive eSports programs. This episode illuminates the path for educators, parents, and administrators interested in incorporating eSports, spelling out strategies for overcoming challenges and ensuring sustainability amidst high turnover. Dr. Adkins also demystifies the eSports job market, pointing out the wide range of careers that extend beyond gaming. Resources: Ignite interest and engagement in computer science and STEM through the exciting field of esports. With the USAEL toolkit, students and schools will have everything they need to start and run their very own esports team, enhancing learning in the classroom through play. Join the CodeCombat AI League -- both a competitive AI battle simulator and game engine for learning real Python and JavaScript code. The AI League allows students to showcase their understanding of coding concepts in a new creative environment and practice problem solving strategies as they go head to head in battle against their classmates. Competitive coding has never been so epic! Follow Dr Adkins on twitter Connect to Dr Adkins on Linkedin And learn more about Dr. Katrina Adkins, her work, resources and speaking engagements check out Dr. Adkins' website Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events

In this exciting episode of the EdCuration podcast, we are joined by Jeffrey Bradbury, an influential figure in educational technology. We discussed his journey from being a music teacher to a predominant instructional coach, highlighting the importance of adaptability in learning dynamics. We also tackled the misconceptions about the role of instructional coaches and their potential to tackle district-level challenges. Bradbury’s commitment to open dialogue across all levels of the educational field is emphasized throughout the podcast. He stresses the necessity of better communication between administrators and teachers, as well as the need for a strategic approach to maximizing the efficiency of the resources available. The conversation also explores the contents of his book, in which he outlines his vision for the future of instructional coaching. This episode also emphasizes the significance of the vertical approach, as opposed to the traditional horizontal one, when it comes to instructional coaching. We discuss how such an innovative method could be implemented from the central office level and the importance of collaboration across different departments. Moreover, we explore how instructional coaches can prove their value using definable performance data. We discuss in detail the challenges faced by coaches in different situations, whether being the sole coach in the district or a member of a centralized coaching team. We also touch on goal identification, the building of support networks, and more. Towards the end of the episode, we emphasize the importance of a unified strategic plan from the administration. We wrap up with a call to action for coaches to remember that they are not alone and to continually seek ways to assert their value within the education sector. Tune in to get a wealth of knowledge on instructional coaching and its potential to reshape the educational landscape. Resources: Edge*U is a powerful, instruction-focused professional learning system that adapts to the needs of educators designed by teachers, for teachers. EdgeU builds teacher capacity and directly impacts student learning in the form of microcredentials (badges). Talk to a representative, learn about bulk discounts, schedule a demo or inquire about a Free Pilot here. Reach out to Jeffrey Bradbury on LinkedIn Learn how to leverage your strategic goals and Vision through your instructional coaches, to create a Standards-Based Culture for future-ready digital learning at Teachercast.net Take your coaching to the next level with Jeffrey Bradbury at Ask the Tech Coach. Leadership Lessons from a guy dancing on a hill Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events

Ayinde Bennett, from The Urban Assembly, is passionate about post-secondary success and career readiness. Learn about the tool and the program that is putting Urban Assembly graduates far above the national average in post-secondary success. Resources: Xello is the only career development program built with the entire district community in mind. Xello provides every student of all pathways the freedom to create meaningful future plans, while giving educators the resources they need to help students. With a carefully designed, student-centered experience, Xello meets accessibility standards and offers age-appropriate career development for every student K-12. Xello creates effective educator workflows so you can spend less time checking boxes and more time helping students. Schedule a demo, or talk to a representative Connect with Ayinde Bennett on LinkedIn Learn more about The Urban Assembly. Meet Ayinde's team and learn more about their post-secondary readiness program. Micro Professional Learning ExPLorations - fun and free, 1-hour digital Professional Learning for teachers from all content areas and grades levels EdCuration's Blog: Learning in Action EdCuration's upcoming Online Events