The Learning-Focused Instructional Framework connects the “education dots” so you can focus on what matters most — helping every student be successful!
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Principals, are your walkthroughs focused on teaching or the depth of student thinking? 👀
One question can spark meaningful reflection.
💬 What makes a walkthrough truly valuable?
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WHAT gets an answer. WHY gets students THINKING! 🧠
Same lesson. Same content. Deeper thinking!
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👀 Could ONE small change to your student groups make a bigger difference than you think?
The research might surprise you… 🔍
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School leaders: More feedback ≠ better feedback.
Focus on ONE instructional move that will make the biggest difference for students.
One priority. One next step. One follow-up.
What’s harder: choosing the ONE thing or resisting the urge to share more?
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Are the same 3 students answering every question?
Try this: Ask → 30 seconds to write → Share.
Every student gets time to think, and you get a better picture of their understanding.
💬 SAME FEW or EVERYONE in your classroom? Why?
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Sunday Reset from the lake.
A little perspective before the week begins:
Are we seeing students working, or are we seeing evidence of learning?
A question worth carrying into Monday.
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PD shouldn’t end when the training day does! 🎯 Here are 3 ways principals can keep professional learning alive all year and turn instructional strategies into consistent classroom practice.
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Recognition isn't the same as recall.
Tomorrow, try a no-notes exit ticket: one question that asks students to retrieve what they learned.
What would you ask? 🧠
#TeacherTipTuesday #RetrievalPractice
Yesterday's challenges don't have to become today's expectations.
Every student deserves a fresh start. So does every educator.
More review ≠ more learning. 🧠
Retrieval practice helps students strengthen what they remember—not just what they recognize.
What’s your go-to classroom review strategy?
Explore the research on the Learning-Focused blog.
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Want more students thinking instead of the same few doing all the talking?
Small shifts in how we ask students to respond can make a BIG difference.
What’s your go-to strategy for getting every student thinking? 👇
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💙Show your coach some love!
Today is National Instructional Coaches Day, and we’re celebrating the coaches who listen, encourage, challenge thinking, model great instruction & help teachers grow.
👇 Tag a coach who deserves a shoutout today!
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More questions ≠ more thinking.
The better question: What kind of thinking are we asking students to do?
💬 What’s your go-to question for moving students beyond recall?
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🍎 Teachers: It’s #WorldTeachersDay! Finish the sentence: The BEST part of being a teacher is ________. ❤️👇
October is National Principals Month! 🎉
Behind every strong school is a principal doing countless things most people will never see.
Thank you for leading, supporting teachers, advocating for students, and keeping learning at the center. ❤️
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Teachers… you might be working too hard. 👀
This week: do less. Let students think more.
Where can you hand the thinking back? ✏️
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