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Written by Brooke Conklin
Teaching is often described as a calling, a profession fueled by passion and a desire to shape young minds. However, the reality of the classroom can be a stark contrast to the idealistic vision many new teachers hold. The first few years are particularly challenging, mark...
Written by Brooke Conklin
Let's face it: the world of instructional and technology coaching can be a bit of a rollercoaster. There's the thrill of seeing teachers grow and students thrive, but also the challenges of navigating complex dynamics and fostering meaningful change. Amidst all the strateg...
Written by Brooke Conklin
The back-to-school season can be a whirlwind for teachers, filled with excitement and a touch of overwhelm. As instructional and technology coaches, we understand the importance of providing meaningful professional development (PD) experiences that support teachers durin...
Written by Matthäus Huelse
Let's dive right into the thick of things with Google's Gemini AI. I don’t know if you’ve heard, but it's the talk of the town. Specifically, it’s about the image generating capabilities. A little bit of context first: One of the commonly quoted issues with AI is its inhe...
Written by Katie Ritter
The US Office of Educational Technology has released the latest version of the National Education Technology Plan (NETP), which highlights the latest research, classroom realities, national trends, and innovative solutions schools are using to tackle complex challenges. Whil...
Written by Brooke Conklin
Mark was frustrated. As an instructional coach at Roosevelt High School, he had been working hard to provide quality PD for teachers. But attendance at their traditional after-school workshops was dwindling. Teachers claimed they were too burned out to engage in more learn...
Written by Matthäus Huelse
As an EdTech coach, I've had the opportunity to engage in many enriching conversations with teachers, administrators, superintendents, and fellow EdTech coaches. The vast majority of the time, these discussions revolve around maximizing the benefits of AI tools in an educ...
Written by Matthäus Huelse
I admit it. I have been using AI for my work for months now. And I know what you are thinking: oh, it’s just another AI-generated article/blog post/recipe… but no! I did write this article. Every word. And then I handed it to the editor and if you ask them, they will conf...
Written by Torie Mollett
Picture it.Â
You’ve been assigned a new coaching role, maybe your first coaching role ever, or your first day in a new school or district. You’ve probably found a nice spot in your building, a home base, so to speak. You’ve communicated via email where you are on which d...
Written by Brooke Conklin
Instructional coaches play a critical role in supporting teachers and improving student outcomes. But coaching in a large district, whether geographically or by student population, comes with unique challenges. In a recent Restart Recharge podcast episode, two experienced ...
Written by Matthäus Huelse
Saddle Up!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a part of our daily lives, and education is no exception. AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we teach and learn, offering new opportunities for personalization and efficiency. However, it is impo...
Written by Lisa Kuhn-Oldiges with inspiration from Dr. Katie Ritter and the Forward Edge Curriculum & Integration Team
Many factors play a role in a successful coaching program and one that can launch a coach’s impact into the stratosphere is the admin/coach relationship. The importance of this rel...
