Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
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Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
@jorgedoespbl.bsky.social
Creator of Instructional Innovation+, PBL+, & The Blueprint for Emotionally Intelligent Leadership—helping educators and leaders integrate AI, innovation, and heart-centered leadership 🇺🇸.
Reposted by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
Help students connect to their community and see how their actions can have a positive difference with these 7 activities! 🤩

#ElementarySchool #EduSky #ServiceLearning
7 Community Service Activities for Elementary Students
These hands-on activities help students build empathy, patience, and a better understanding of how their actions can impact their community.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Honoring the courage, sacrifice, and service of all who have worn the uniform. Thank you for protecting our freedom.
November 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Real teaching—and real leadership—start with connection.
Curriculum and innovation only work when people feel seen.

That’s the heart of emotionally intelligent leadership: love, consistency, and presence.

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#Leadership #Education #EmotionalIntelligence #EduSpeaker
You Can’t Teach Who You Don’t Love | Lead With Emotional Intelligence #keynotespeaker
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November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Arguing to win costs more than it gives.

Leaders don’t need louder voices—they need deeper understanding.
When emotions lead, listening leaves.

Communicate to connect. That’s how real leadership shows up.

#EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #HealBeforeYouReveal #JorgeDoesPBL
November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We don’t prepare students for the real world by protecting them from it—we teach them how to move through it.

Real learning connects what students learn to how they’ll live. That’s what PBL+ is all about. Let’s build creators & problem solvers.

#PBLplus #JorgeDoesPBL

Purchase ➡️ bit.ly/4g9zxf9
November 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The AI Mindset — with Steven Iglesias

In this new episode of the LLD Podcast we talk about how
AI is reshaping leadership, teaching & the future of schools!

🎙 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulEQ...

🎧 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2hGi...

#AIMindset #InstructionalLeadership ##JorgeDoesPBL
October 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Honored to see my latest work featured by Edutopia. Conflict resolution isn’t just about fixing problems — it’s about teaching students emotional intelligence, empathy, and communication. When we model these skills, we help them lead with understanding, not reaction. #EduSky #Emotionalintelligence
This effective protocol for conflict resolution includes steps to ensure that students communicate clearly and show empathy for each other. 🧡

@jorgedoespbl.bsky.social explains how schools can use it: edut.to/4nm9qUm

#SEL #EduSky
October 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Love this, Youki. Research that’s actually usable in classrooms is what bridges theory to practice—and transforms instruction where it counts.
New @edutopia.org research newsletter comes out this weekend!

Don't miss our latest feature on research-backed tips to align your teaching with how student brains work—plus highlights of the latest must-read studies on student learning.

Go here to subscribe 👉 edut.to/4qmZr3G
Edutopia Newsletters: The Research Is In
A monthly roundup of the most impactful education research, trends, and discoveries translated into actionable classroom strategies.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
LOVE this! 100%. Podcasting builds authentic literacy, even for adults! Students learn to think, speak, and create with purpose. Real-world communication in action.
October 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Reposted by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
Join me for some perfect poems and short writing activities to get us through the dark days.

It's 10 fresh ideas in 30 minutes, and once you've got the link, you can watch it at any time that's good for you.

Department leader? Go for the group rate and enjoy the learning experience together :)
Exciting news!

The days are getting darker 😔

How about a replay of a 30 minute webinar with 10 Poetry Pauses for the Dark Days?

Webinar includes a link library to every poem mentioned + use tomorrow lessons to see is through the dark.

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Poetry for the Dark Days
This offering is only available until November 1, 2025. If this time of the year with its short days, long nights, and troubling news stories feels bleak to you, know that you are not alone. Our stude...
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October 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Real PBL isn’t about the project — it’s about the process.
If students aren’t learning to collaborate, communicate, and think critically, the project failed before it started.

That’s where PBL+ changes the game.

#PBLplus #InstructionalInnovationPlus #TeachingAndLearning #Education
October 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Most teachers teach projects. PBL+ teaches systems.
Structure, pacing, confidence—for teachers.
Life skills, self-knowledge, and career readiness—for students.

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📘 Book: bit.ly/477rJre

🎯 Workshops: bit.ly/42pHTtf

#PBLplus #Teaching #Education #JorgeDoesPBL
PBL+ isn't the project—it's the system
YouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
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October 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Quick, easy, positive, and skill-based.

1. After a spell of reading, write one sentence about what you love about reading. (First two pics)

2. Apply a recent skill (semicolon + conjunctive adverb in this case) to modify one of the sentences, punctuating it perfectly. (Last two pics)
October 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Reposted by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
Have you seen this year's featured speakers for #DitchSummit???

🔥🔥🔥

Topics include student curiosity, AI, engagement, motivation, practical teaching ideas, and much more!

➡️ Register for this FREE online conference for educators Dec 15 through Jan 11: http://DitchSummit.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Conflict is inevitable. What matters is how we teach students to move through it.

In my latest Edutopia article, I share a 3-step protocol for guiding students toward empathy, reflection, and resolution.
bit.ly/47It8E3

#EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #HealBeforeYouReveal #JorgeDoesPBL
October 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In 10th grade, I asked my geometry teacher, “Why are we learning this?”
And he didn't know either!

When we teach without context, learning loses meaning.

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#InstructionalInnovationPlus #EduSpeaker #LifelongLearningDefined #JorgeDoesPBL
Without Context, Learning Fades Fast for Kids
YouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
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October 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Every teacher should teach literacy and numeracy—no matter the subject.

This message hit home during my keynote at Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ RISE Conference.

#InstructionalInnovationPlus #LifelongLearningDefined #JorgeDoesPBL
October 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Too often, schools separate what should stay connected.
Literacy and numeracy aren’t “extras” — they’re the foundation.

Every teacher is a literacy teacher. Every classroom is a chance to strengthen skills.

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#InstructionalInnovationPlus #KeynoteWisdom #JorgeDoesPBL
Every teacher is a literacy teacher. Period.
YouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
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October 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Not every session needs a suit—just honest dialogue, a marker & educators willing to rethink instruction.

In Iowa, we dug into what makes instructional innovation the main thing, not an add-on.
Always inspired by teachers ready to put in the work!

#InstructionalInnovationPlus #JorgeDoesPBL
October 20, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Bullying doesn’t just happen in the hallway anymore—it happens online.
Rochelle Wilson and I talk about EQ

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🎧 Full episode → open.spotify.com/episode/0MlJ...
📺 Watch on YouTube → www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkvi...

#HealBeforeYouReveal #Leadership #DigitalWisdom #PBLplus
If you watch it and say nothing—you’re part of it
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October 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Reposted by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
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October 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
New on the Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast — Rochelle Wilson joins me to talk purpose, authenticity & emotional intelligence

🎧 Listen on Spotify → open.spotify.com/episode/0MlJ...

📺 Watch on YouTube → youtube.com/watch?v=wkvi3-tFTQI

#EmotionalIntelligence #Leadership #JorgeDoesPBL
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In this episode, Rochelle Wilson breaks down how adults fall into the same traps as kids.

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🎧 Full episode → open.spotify.com/episode/0MlJ...

#LLDpodcast #JorgeDoesPBL #HealBeforeYouReveal #EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #LifelongLearningDefined #Education
Adults fall into Peer Pressure too
YouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
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October 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🎙 New Episode Premiering Now!
S4 E4: Purpose Over Popularity — EQ and Digital Wisdom with Rochelle Wilson

Watch on YouTube → www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkvi...

Listen on Spotify → open.spotify.com/episode/0MlJ...

#LLDPodcast #EmotionallyIntelligentLeadership #DigitalWisdom #JorgeDoesPBL
October 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Many schools try to fix instruction—without deeply observing it.
That’s where most improvement plans fall apart.

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📘 Read the article → edut.to/4nRPUjn

#InstructionalInnovationPlus #InstructionalLeadership #JorgeDoesPBL #LearningWalks #InstructionalRounds
Many schools try to fix instruction—without deeply observing it
YouTube video by Dr. Jorge Valenzuela
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October 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM