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Due to the demands on teachers’ time and attention, it’s difficult to design and deliver reimagined learning experiences that spark student curiosity and authentic learning. Bryan Goodwin and Jess Natasi write for ASCD how new research shows that specific interventions can take the guesswork out of project-based learning for teachers and create better, “minds on” experiences for students. https://lnkd.in/gHPmQDdX

Instructional coaches, principals, and district-level administrators: register now for a 4-day professional learning event in February with Bryan Goodwin and Jim Knight about powerful teaching strategies and effective coaching for best first instruction. https://lnkd.in/gj5q8Y5T

Why is now a great time to be a teacher? Because we know more about how the process of learning works—what we call the science of learning—and the teaching strategies needed to lift all learners than ever before. For us here at McREL International, this gives us hope.

I am so excited to see this, the first education research study translated into Palauan, published and shared by the Institute of Education Sciences. I am so proud of the entire McREL International REL Pacific team that worked on this project (particularly the study authors: Bradley Rentz, Ph.D., Sinton Soalablai, Avalloy McCarthy, PhD, and Natasha Saelua)! https://lnkd.in/g2ds5wrG

Where should you focus your school improvement efforts? Using your own identified areas of need and school data, we can help you identify what matters most right now for your school to improve student outcomes. Contact us today to learn more https://lnkd.in/gKzS7W8j

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at McREL International! 🍁 As we reflect on this season of gratitude, we’re incredibly thankful for the educators, leaders, and communities who are committed to inspiring student success and fostering meaningful change. Your dedication drives our mission every day, and we’re honored to support your work. Wishing everyone a joyful Thanksgiving filled with warmth, connection, and hope. Thank you for all you do to empower and uplift students and learning communities worldwide. 🧡

Advances in the science of learning can equip educators with effective strategies for engaging students and supporting their success. The science of learning, which offers insights into how learning happens, has been shown to improve student outcomes in districts that adopt it. https://lnkd.in/gWqyfXfZ

Mark your calendars for this year’s Learning Forward conference December 8-11. Bryan Goodwin will present a session on “Designing and Implementing Joyful Professional Learning.” For a preview of the research informed insights we’ll be sharing, check out our free whitepaper. #LearnFwd24 https://lnkd.in/g9Sw-8dE

Effective instructional coaching leads to better teaching and learning outcomes. Join Bryan Goodwin and Jim Knight next February for a professional learning event that combines research-backed strategies from The New Classroom Instruction That Works with proven coaching methods from The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gj5q8Y5T

As we’ve shared in a recent client spotlight story, our partnership approach to school improvement typically starts with us providing a “critical friend” perspective on schools’ current efforts. Learn more about our approach here: https://lnkd.in/gRwgumTg