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In the first three blogs in this four-part series, we explored how the station rotation model can meet the diverse needs of our multilingual learners, how to design the teacher-led station to differentiate effectively, and how to support […]
Podcast Episode Episode Description Why are so many teens tuned out, stressed out, or just going through the motions at school? In this episode, I talk with journalist Jenny Anderson and education expert Rebecca Winthrop about their new […]
In the first two posts in this series, “Supporting Multilingual Learners with The Station Rotation Model” and “Differentiating Instruction for Multilingual Learners at the Teacher-Led Station,” we explored how the station rotation model can create flexible, responsive learning […]
Related Podcast Episode In this second post in the series following “Supporting Multilingual Learners with The Station Rotation Model,” we’ll explore how teachers can use their station to differentiate instruction and support. We will establish the benefits of […]
Podcast Episode Episode Description In this episode of The Balance, I chat with educator and author Trevor MacKenzie about how inquiry-based learning creates accessible entry points and personalized pathways that build student agency, curiosity, and deeper engagement. Trevor […]
Related Podcast Episode How can I use the station rotation model effectively with multilingual learners who are new to English? How can I design independent and collaborative stations that students can navigate successfully while I work with small […]
My newest book, The Station Rotation Model and UDL: Elevate Tier 1 Instruction & Cultivate Learner Agency, officially launches today! Related Podcast Episode Why Did I Write This Book? Schools and districts are grappling with a daunting challenge: […]
Podcast Episode Episode Description In this episode, I talk with Dr. Brandee Ramirez about what it takes to lead AI implementation across a school district. She shares how her work focuses on supporting all stakeholders—teachers, students, families, and […]
Related Podcast Episode “Technology is a distraction.”“It just makes my job harder.”“My students can’t focus when they’re online.” I hear comments like these in almost every professional learning session involving technology. I don’t think teachers are frustrated with […]
Facilitating meaningful discussion in a physical classroom is challenging enough. For educators working partially or entirely online, engaging students in academic discourse can feel exponentially more difficult. During online and remote learning, students may be tempted to turn […]
Related Podcast Episode When state testing season arrives, classroom routines can quickly fall apart. Schedules shift, instructional time is cut, and students often sense the disruption. It’s easy for learning to take a backseat, but it doesn’t have […]
Related Podcast Episode I remember the first time I received a paper from my English teacher covered in red ink. Every comment highlighted something I had done wrong. The feedback focused on everything I misunderstood, failed to include, […]