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Gene Tavernetti
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Why are the students sitting on their mini whiteboards? Dr. Sarah Oberle explains the science behind it on Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works.

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May 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Zach Groshell and I Think Out Loud about wanting the best teachers to be coaches. This Wednesday on Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works. @mrzachg.bsky.social @hollykorbey.bsky.social @jethrojon.es
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May 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Every day it seems I talk to someone who wants to write a book. If that is you, or a friend, listen to Mark Combes tell you how to get that first book published on Better Teaching Only Stuff That Works. Try 30-minute free consultation. @hollykorbey.bsky.social
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April 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Craig Randall discusses Trust-Based Observations, the book and the work. This Wednesday on Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works. @hollykorbey.bsky.social @jethrojon.es @mrzachg.bsky.social
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April 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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"Engagement isn’t entertainment. Learning happens when students connect new ideas to what they know — then practice." www.tesscg.com

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April 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Holly Korby, education journalist, returns to provide an update on her reporting on the SOL and its implementation in US classrooms. She also updates us on her new projects. Holly is always fun. This Wednesday on Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works @hollykorbey.bsky.social
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April 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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"I am a fan of Dr. Timothy Shanahan. He uses a weightlifting analogy. He says we've got to put weight on the bar. If students don't read 9th gr text in the 9th gr, when will they read 9th gr text?" Raquel McGee on closing reading gaps in HS students.

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April 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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"The reality is that every teacher in the classroom is doing some things very effectively. We to take a moment, pause, celebrate, and honor the things that are already working." Sandra Brunet on instructional coaching. @hollykorbey.bsky.social
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April 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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“We need to shift our system of evaluation to a system of coaching.” In the moment, ongoing feedback is important for our students, but it’s just as important for our teachers. Laura Stam commenting on Sandra Brunet's statement.
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April 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Should teachers have to create their own lessons? Dr. Carl Hendrick shares his thoughts. @hollykorbey.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social @carlhendrick.substack.com @mrzachg.bsky.social @sarahoberle.bsky.social
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April 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Sandra Brunet discusses the positive impacts of asset-based coaching on all levels of the organization this Wednesday on Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works. @hollykorbey.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social @sarahoberle.bsky.social
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April 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Carl Hendrick discusses lesson planning, creativity, and learning from a pro footballer. And, of course, a whole lot more.
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April 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Carl Henrick talks about teaching, learning, and his new projects this Wednesday on Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works. @carlhendrick.substack.com @hollykorbey.bsky.social
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March 31, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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Dr. Gabe Simon took a slightly different route to the superintendency. His journey and how it has helped him become a more knowledgeable school leader. Tomorrow on Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works.
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March 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Instructional Coaches: Are you partnering with the teachers you coach? How do support your partner during a lesson in the least disruptive manner possible? Dr Zach and I Think Out Loud about that very issue.
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March 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Want some practical advice on how to support teachers during lessons? Dr. Zach & I Think Out Loud about instructional coaching.
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March 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Dr. Zach Groshell and I, in another episode of Thinking Out Loud, discuss techniques that support teachers during classroom observations. Wednesday on Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works.
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March 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Making your explicit instruction more efficient will also positively impact effectiveness. In this episode I discuss Teach FAST with Andrew Bixler and how simple changes can help your students be more successful. @hollykorbey.bsky.social
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March 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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No cute teasers/puns about this episode featuring Kyair Butts. He focuses on literacy instruction for struggling MS students. I do ask this from those of you who have listened, if you found it as valuable as I did, please share with your friends. They will thank you.
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March 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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If you are in education in any role, Kyair's episode will speak to you. He discusses the role of fluency in literacy, teachers' roles in leadership, and high ex👏/pec👏/ta👏/tions👏in his middle school classroom. @karenvaites.bsky.social
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March 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Kyair Butts, Baltimore City Public Schools Teacher of the Year, discusses literacy instruction and raising students' confidence in his MS classroom. This Wednesday on Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works. @hollykorbey.bsky.social @lindarhyne.bsky.social
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March 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Don't get suckered into another new thing. Mike Schmoker describes the three most important actions a school can take to see immediate student improvement that don't require huge amounts of time or money.
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March 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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What if you and your colleagues could develop a viable curriculum guide is 3 hours?
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February 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Mike Schmoker identifies the three most important things schools can do to dramatically impact student outcomes. PS: None of the three take years to implement or are budget busters. @hollykorbey.bsky.social @mrzachg.bsky.social @ehanford.bsky.social
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February 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Crayola Curriculum? Mike Schmoker talks about Results and Focus this Wednesday on Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works. @hollykorbey.bsky.social
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February 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM