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We partner with K–12 schools and districts to deliver tailored, job-embedded professional development led by certified Associates. With monthly check-ins, consistent delivery, and post-engagement reports, we ensure sustainable, impactful change.
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In this episode of the Fearless Schools Podcast, we engage with bestselling author Brad Meltzer, exploring the profound impact of educators on students' lives.

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November 20, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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It is no news that assessment can be a powerful tool to improve student learning, help teachers refine lessons, and provide targeted feedback to students.

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Research Wednesday - November 19, 2025
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November 20, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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November brings the theme of gratitude. We pause to reflect on the people, partnerships, and moments that have shaped our work. Gratitude is more than a feeling; it is a practice that strengthens our schools, our teams, and our leadership.

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CLS November Newsletter + A Conversation with Katie Powell
Email from Creative Leadership Solutions Embrace November With An Attitude of Gratitude In this November edition of the CLS Newsletter, we highlight the theme of gratitude. As the year draws to a clos
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November 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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The Enduring Value of Changing One’s Mind

In Research Wednesdays, I have always quoted others rather than myself. I hope that readers will allow me an exception in this case.

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Research Wednesday - November 12, 2025
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November 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Differentiation, Depth of Knowledge, and Artificial Intelligence: Integrating Frameworks for Rigorous and Responsive Instruction

Guest Contributor - Peter Noonan

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Research Wednesday - November 5, 2025
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November 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Another episode, another fantastic guest! Check out our latest episode with Katie Powell - Creativity, Care, and Differentiation: Supporting Teachers, Seeing Students.

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Creativity, Care, and Differentiation: Supporting Teachers, Seeing Students.
Podcast Episode · Fearless Schools Podcast · 11/01/2025 · 41m
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November 4, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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This interesting article in New Approaches in Educational Research, published in August 2025, describes new ways to predict student academic performance using AI.

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Research Wednesday - October 29, 2025
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October 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Agency: The New Literacy
Guest Research Wednesday by Jessyca Lucero-Flores

Agency is the ability to act with purpose, reflection, and confidence in a changing world.

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Research Wednesday - October 22, 2025
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October 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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This article prompts us to reconsider the vilification of electronic devices as a primary cause of the decline in attention and focus among students.

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Research Wednesday - October 15, 2025
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October 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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NAEP scores have fallen in two consecutive administrations of “The Nation’s Report Card,” as NAEP is sometimes called.

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Research Wednesday - October 8, 2025
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October 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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October offers us the opportunity to share powerful strategies to support attendance, classroom management, and family empowerment, and to introduce our new company logo.

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October 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Another episode, another amazing guest! Check out our latest episode with Allyson Apsey - From Reluctant Student to Fearless Educator.

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October 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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I have written about my concern that “everybody is traumatized” is a generalization that risks trivializing the genuine need for trauma care.

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Research Wednesday - September 17, 2025
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October 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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In this article by Ranjay Gulati, now is the time for leaders at every level, from the classroom to the boardroom, to demonstrate courage in the face of adversity.

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Research Wednesday - September 24, 2025
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September 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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What is Rigor?

In this thoughtful article (August 25, 2025) by Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey, “Rigor is misunderstood,” the authors say.

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Research Wednesday - September 17, 2025
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September 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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The Power of Super-Facilitators for PLC Teams

Jamil Zaki makes a case for developing “Super-Facilitators” to drive team growth and performance.

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Research Wednesday - September 3, 2025
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September 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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The Miseducation of Boys -

“It is easier to build strong boys than to repair broken men.” Frederick Douglass.

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Research Wednesday - September 3, 2025
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September 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Misunderstandings About Teacher Compensation

Cash compensation to teachers fails to understand actual compensation from the employees' point of view.

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Research Wednesday - August 20, 2025
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August 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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August 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Sarah Schwarz (Ed Week, August 4, 2025) with cautionary tales about curriculum overload.

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Research Wednesday - August 13, 2025
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August 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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This week’s evidence comes from our San Bernardino City School District friends. and their work to decrease the DF rate.

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Research Wednesday - August 6, 2025
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August 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Learn more about our colleagues and our new book Fearless Instruction!
August 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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The new Mark Twain biography by Ron Chernow addresses forthrightly the debate about whether his books should continue to be taught in school.

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Research Wednesday - July 30, 2025
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July 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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This week’s update addresses one of the most important skills every teacher must have: effective classroom management.

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Research Wednesday - July 23, 2025
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July 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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We are so proud of this publication. Learn a little more about the story and meet a few of the authors. Want to strengthen Tier 1 instruction? This is your book. @burgessdave.bsky.social @allysonapsey.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM