Dr. Al Solano
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Dr. Al Solano
@continuouslearner.bsky.social
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Helping College Educators and Their Institutions Succeed | Author, Coach, Trainer, Facilitator | Organizational Behavior Nerd | Dog Lover

Founder, Continuous Learning Institute
https://www.continuous-learning-institute.com/welcome
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What A.I. can't replicate and must be strengthened.

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What A.I. Can’t Replicate (Yet) | 033 | The Power of Relational Processes
In a world of A.I. prompts, be the human process.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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A veteran's perspective on educational leadership.

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Leadership & Symbolism | 032 | A Veteran’s Story for Education
How a military lesson on symbolism informs educational leadership.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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A succinct written Q&A. The next frontier of Guided Pathways with Dr. Davis Jenkins, Senior Research Scholar, Columbia University's Community College Research Center.

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More Essential Than Ever | 031 | A Conversation with Dr. Davis Jenkins
How community colleges can move from access to value, and redesign pathways that truly deliver on economic mobility.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Unpacking the paradoxes on inclusion.

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Inclusive Leadership Isn’t Easy | 030 | But It’s Essential
Re-imagining inclusion in higher education through the lens of paradox.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Teaching & learning resource for STEM faculty.

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Using the 5E Model to Teach STEM | 029 | Practical Ideas for Faculty
A framework that bridges curiosity and comprehension for your classroom, your lab, your students.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Effective accessibility practices.

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Accessibility in Action | 028 | Beyond Compliance, Toward Care
Access as an everyday practice, not an afterthought.
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October 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Why we're in this mess. A reflection that may provide some comfort.

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Why We’re in This Moment | 27 | Finding Clarity Amid Chaos
A reflection that may provide some comfort.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Mentoring that leads to courage and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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Mentoring That Matters | 26 | The Lessons Still Hold
Mentorship, courage, and continuous improvement.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Five questions to ask when launching campus initiatives.

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Successful Initiatives | 025 | Avoid Pitfalls
Five questions that separate the implementers from the intention-setters.
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September 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Top 5 posts and puppy picks.

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Brightening Your Day | 024 | Smiling Is Good For You
Finding joy in the small things while keeping sight of what matters.
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September 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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The next book edition from the author of "Redesigning America’s Community Colleges."

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More Essential Than Ever | 023 | Community Colleges
The critical role of community colleges, and why their impact depends on relentless improvement.
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September 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Practical strategies to overcome barriers in higher education.

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Why Colleges Still Struggle to Implement Priorities | 022 | What to Do About It
Six persistent challenges, six actionable strategies.
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September 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Ways higher education can address authoritarianism.

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Hope on Life Support | 021 | How Higher Ed Can Contribute to Saving Democracy
Confronting cults, corruption, and cowardice.
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September 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Learn practical strategies to teach with purpose, innovation, and heart. Thank you, Kelly Spoon.

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Teaching with Heart | 020 | Brilliance in the Classroom
Redefining rigor, elevating student brilliance, and making growth the goal.
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September 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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How a group of faculty persisted through productive struggle to improve their craft and better student outcomes.

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Learning That Matters | 019 | From Struggle to Student Success
What happens when educators have the time, process, and support to improve.
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September 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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50+ student success strategies with KPIs. Modify them for your context.

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Student Success Strategies | 018 | From Access to Completion
Practical, measurable actions that help students succeed.
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September 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Thought-provoking quotes from a practitioner perspective.

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Practitioner Insights | 017 | Lessons That Stick
Guidance for those building while flying.
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September 11, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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The nut-and-bolts of culturally affirming and meaningful assignments with Dr. Christine Harrington.

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Culturally Affirming & Meaningful Assignments | 016 | From Awareness to Action
Pragmatic strategies to engage, empower, and equip students.
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September 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Effective online teaching practices. Thank you, Maritez Apigo.

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Online Teaching & Learning | 015 | Humanize the Experience
Effective online learning isn’t accidental.
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September 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Learn practical equitable pedagogy practices thanks to Dr. Michel Estefan. @mestefan.bsky.social

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Equitable Pedagogy | 014 | Beyond the Buzzword
Teaching that meets the moment.
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September 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Learn to reimagine grading to improve student learning.

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The Grading Crisis | 013 | Learning Over Points
Grading is a structural failure we’ve ignored far too long.
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September 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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The 5E Learning Cycle: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate

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The 5E Learning Cycle | 012 | Practical Pedagogy
A flexible framework for effective teaching and learning.
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September 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Learn how to support neurodivergent college students thanks to Dr. Liz Norell.

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Supporting Neurodivergent College Students | 011 | Teaching with Kindness
Reconsider designing for the mythical average student.
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September 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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A step-by-step guided journey of student success resources for higher education professionals.

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Real Culture Change | 010 | Strategy in Action
Culture is stubborn, but persistence creates real change.
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September 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Why we need to remain hopeful and steadfast for our most vulnerable students in this current environment.

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Hope Over Despair | 009 | Staying Grounded in the Chaos
For our students. For ourselves.
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September 8, 2025 at 3:09 AM