Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2020

To better support shared learning, I’ve partnered with Learning Innovation Catalyst (LINC) to offer learning modules through LINCspring , their online coaching and professional development platform.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2019

Years before I wrote my book, “Courageous Edventures,” and helped develop an instructional coaching model used in schools across the country, I served as a district leader supporting instructional coaches. And the time they spent with instructional coaches seemed key to moving the needle.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 5, 2023

When I coach teachers using the station rotation model that combines individual and collaborative learning activities both online and offline , we talk about how to arrange the furniture in the room to communicate the type of task students are doing. Education is one “make it work” moment after another.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

By positioning code as a creative tool, educators can tap into students' intrinsic motivation while simultaneously building computational thinking skills. Aligning learning with students' interests, like game design, boosts engagement and motivation.

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Ethics Science Game-Based Learning Motivation 146

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

I also coach teachers to view themselves not as content deliverers, but as curators of connection—even in digital spaces. Additionally, I emphasize context-sensitive pedagogy, particularly for rural and underserved areas where access and background vary significantly. This kind of structured choice fosters agency and motivation.

Interdisciplinary 246

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 11, 2020

If they request a 1:1 coaching session, they should have work they are struggling with or questions about specific content or skills they want to focus on. It is ideal if both the teacher and student have access to the planning document during the conference. Then students prepare for their conference. During the Conference.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Their primary role is to support the coach in diffusing innovative instructional practices across the campus. This heightened engagement translates into increased motivation, higher teacher retention, and a positive ripple effect throughout the school community. Wondering how to build a corps of teacher leaders?

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What accessibility features might make this space more user-friendly? The work teachers do to understand their students’ needs is critical to designing learning experiences that will be inclusive, accessible, and equitable. Step #1 Get To Know The People You’re Designing For. What are their needs and preferences?

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k12 Digest

MAY 19, 2025

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. By creating an emotionally safe and supportive learning environment, teachers help students build resilience, motivation, and a growth mindset. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools. When coaching teachers in a 1:1 environment where all students have devices, I encourage teachers to balance the online and offline learning activities to give students a much-needed break from the screen.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

“As we talked with EmpowerU students, we realized how much they valued the daily support of their EmpowerU coach—and they wanted an integrated way to access their feedback and encouragement. Integrated communication tools create close collaboration between the school team and the EmpowerU coach. Our new platform does just that.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage. They were used as gimmicks and antics to “motivate” students. They believed that students’ motivation should come from within. But we can be thoughtful about the tools we use to motivate students and how we support them in navigating their emotions.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 28, 2023

Slide decks, in particular, offer a visually engaging way to present the content, making it more accessible and interesting for students. Whether using a public or private system, the key is to ensure that it is easily accessible and user-friendly, so students can update their progress and stay on track throughout the learning process.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

With EmpowerU, student growth happens one day at a time, one small step at a time through engaging, online skill-building lessons supported by daily 1:1 motivational coaching. Students can access the EmpowerU portal on any computer or mobile device. More than 98.5% of students would recommend EmpowerU to a friend or classmate.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

And one of the things that I always worked with my performance coach was that if not this, then something better is in store. Whether it’s through mental coaching, leaning on your team, or reframing the situation as an opportunity to rise to the occasion, pressure becomes a resource for strength and motivation.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. In other words, can we foster greater motivation? Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. Every student learns at a different pace.

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Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 116

eSchool News

MARCH 24, 2023

With this collaboration, school health professionals, such as psychologists, counselors and school nurses, will have access to additional training to support mental health-related cognitive interventions for at-risk students.

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Coaching Schools Critical Thinking Communication 246

eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2021

are motivated to improve teaching and learning in new environments and adopt strategies that promote social justice,” said Matt Kennard, CEO of BetterLesson. Provo City School District , Utah — Improve literacy outcomes for students in K-3 through 1:1 coaching for teachers and leaders at four elementary schools.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 12, 2025

The more we design online learning experiences that give students agencyletting them decide what to explore, how to learn it, and how to demonstrate their understandingthe more meaningful and motivating that work becomes. Instead, we should design learning experiences that allow students to access content in multiple ways (e.g.,

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Technology Learning Coaching Feedback 277

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

Through the RMG initiative, BCPS partnered with PBLWorks to train most middle school principals, academic coaches, and over 900 teachers in how to lead for and implement Gold Standard PBL with the vision of each student experiencing at least two projects per year. When it’s real to them, the learning is real too.”. About PBLWorks.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2024

Karen Cheser, Superintendent of Durango School District (CO) described creating inclusive environments and providing access to educational resources in a rural setting. Carlanda Miller, also known as The Magical Teacher, shared her approach to motivating students and creating a joyful learning environment. Karen Cheser, Ed.D. ,

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Thirty-three educators from across the United States (and two from abroad) met in Professional Learning Communities and received targeted feedback on their strategies from veteran instructional coaches. Many schools have purchased, or have free access, to Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Spark, and Creative Cloud.

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Student Engagement Hybrid Learning Distance Learning Social Studies 246

Edsurge

MAY 26, 2020

This emotional stress, often compounded by social isolation and difficulty accessing basic resources (such as food and housing), interferes with the adult’s ability to engage with their child’s education and wellbeing. Our approach is rooted in the belief that all families, regardless of circumstance, can benefit from coaching.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Students go through a guided, asynchronous course experience, monitored by course coaches and student success champions, that is designed to move students through their coursework efficiently. For students who may not have access to these tools and are near an Ancora Education partner school, access to computer labs is available at no charge.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Through Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School , we provide adults with an easily accessible way to earn a high school diploma at no cost. Students can take up to 2 years to finish the program, and along the way they have access to academic coaches, as well as career and college planning.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

To support their professional growth, teachers will also have continued access to the AI Coach platform , which enables them to watch and reflect on videos of their classroom instruction, set professional goals, and receive personalized observation tips, coaching, and resources from a virtual, computerized AI coach.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Eighth graders who fall below NAEP Basic would have trouble identifying basic literary elements, such as character motivation and the main idea. Mark Miller, who teaches eighth grade math in Colorados Cheyenne Mountain School District, said declining student motivation and stick-to-it-ness might be contributing.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. In other words, can we foster greater motivation? Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. Every student learns at a different pace.

Beliefs 98

Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 98

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

This meant that devices were somewhat affordable and that, potentially, every student could have access to one. With devices in every student’s hands, they, too, have access to AI and all that it can potentially do for them when it comes to learning…and cheating. AI won’t motivate a student to learn. More to come on that.)

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Smith has demonstrated strong leadership skills throughout her 27-year career in education, which has included roles as an assistant director of summer and graduate placement programs, teacher, principal, coach, curriculum specialist, and, now, director of federal programs. Smith was recognized with the Dr. Charles Mitchell, Jr.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2024

A coaching culture will engage employees and help them feel heard, respected, and valued. This means teachers of color often face a disproportionate population looking to them for familiarity and comfort–and even motivation and discipline.

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Teachers Culture Coaching Communication 285

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

To increase equity, you should set up your asynchronous learning environments to maximize accessibility. Fully asynchronous online learning is probably best suited to adult learners who are motivated to apply what they learn to their work. Using headings and image captions can aid student comprehension and break up long text.

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Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2025

An instructional coach for K-5 math teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools in Wisconsin, Robinson can find herself zipping around several of the schools she works with in the city to assist teachers, give workshops or try to help vice principals grasp the nuances of math instruction. Painters experience is different from Robinsons.

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Math Coaching Elementary School Elementary School 192

eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

Test-optional and test-blind admissions in recent years could mean a radical expansion of access to selective colleges. A recent survey from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation found that less than half of Gen Z students enrolled in middle and high school felt motivated to go to school.

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Education Testing Feedback English 303

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

I also coach teachers to view themselves not as content deliverers, but as curators of connection—even in digital spaces. Additionally, I emphasize context-sensitive pedagogy, particularly for rural and underserved areas where access and background vary significantly. This kind of structured choice fosters agency and motivation.

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Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2025

In other words, the AI tools that flourish this year will reveal the true motivations of both individuals and systems. With that in mind, while AI is a common denominator to most of the trends Im watching this year, its the motivations behind those trends that merit a closer look. Breakthrough assessments will try to break through.

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Education Motivation Attention Testing 265

eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2020

Additional Information: Virtual Learning Hub for Educators : We’ve curated instructional resources to help educators use Read to Lead as part of their distance learning plans, including virtual coaching sessions, guides, and more. Families can access all of our games and a curated collection of activities with just one click.

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