Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 22, 2020

In this episode of The Balance , I talk with Lisa Highfill , a mother, educator, instructional coach, and co-author of The HyperDoc Handbook. She was a classroom teacher for over twenty years and is currently a technology integration coach in the Pleasanton Unified School District. welcome task, daily oral language, number of the day).

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eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2025

To close achievement gaps that have disproportionately affected our students of color, we knew we needed to improve instruction and the quality of our curriculum materials. We standardized our use of instructional materials and implemented math and literacy coaches at every school.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2024

We want to share how we leverage AI–both large language models (LLMs) and state-of-the-art techniques for natural language processing (NLP)–to distill and measure high-impact tutoring and generate a new scalable resource to ensure that tutors are effective. With this comes the ability to give tutors timely feedback.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2024

The district uses NWEA’s MAP Growth , part of NWEA’s Growth Activation Solution, to measure achievement and growth in K–12 math, reading, language usage, and science. As in all districts, educators in Schiller Park are grappling with a significant number of achievement gaps post-pandemic.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The recent development of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT has opened entirely new possibilities for the design and implementation of computer-based tutors with the potential to help students succeed. Using qualitative and quantitative survey data, here are five instructional practices for driving engagement.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

As an educator with 16 years of teaching experience, I have dedicated the last several years to training, coaching, and supporting teachers. We’ll explore this complex issue and strive to find ways to achieve a healthier work-life balance. In each episode of The Balance , I’ll talk with a different thought leader or educator.

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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. Another study showed that in mathematics, students exposed to brain-based instruction not only achieved higher scores but developed a deeper conceptual understanding of the material.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The program will utilize federal funds under the Every Student Succeeds Act, Title II and feature CORE’s Online Elementary Reading Academy (OERA), as well as individualized coaching sessions for each participating teacher. Portland, Ore., Oakland, Calif., Details about the new program are available at [link].

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2015

“MobyMax … finds the holes in my students’ academic experience and fills them, contributing to a rock-solid foundation,” said Tim Swanson, a second-grade teacher who is also the school’s technology coach. It covers reading, writing, vocabulary, language, math, fact fluency, number sense, and science.

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eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

Its cloud-based platforms—TeachBoost Pro and TeachBoost Coach—enable schools and districts to create more meaningful interactions among teachers, coaches, and administrators, and to drive smarter, data-driven decisions about the best way to develop educators. RIDGELAND, Miss.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

Through our online series, we explored the power of universally designed blended learning models to achieve deeper learning outcomes. Identifying Challenges and Prototyping Solutions Prior to our meeting in Dubai, each school group selected a challenge related to achieving deeper learning that they wanted to address.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

In fact, according to the Institute of Education Sciences , teachers who receive substantial professional development can boost their students’ achievement by 21 percentile points. Then, be intentional when coaching teachers and set clear expectations on what they need to accomplish in the first 30, 60, and 90 days.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

This program helps students turn frustration into achievement by teaching them how to manage tasks effectively and approach learning with a problem-solving mindset. Whether its reinforcing math concepts, improving reading comprehension, or learning a new language, these resources make learning more engaging and effective.

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eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2024

We must act to ensure that children, youth and adults are receiving the literacy education that enables middle-skills workers—those who need more than a high school diploma but less than a college degree—to achieve success. Doing so ensures all workers have the skills to support their families and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

There was no fanfarejust a vision, a small classroom, and a deep belief in what girls could achieve when given the right environment to grow. Athletes take the lead as captains or student coaches. Elmwood supports its teachers through a unique coaching program that encourages peer feedback and shared learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This is a great phrase to remember as districts, schools, and educators increasingly rely on technology tools to support student achievement. It is with this idea in mind that I have sought out and implemented active technology tools in my career as a school librarian and as an athletic coach.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Howard Street Charter School in Salem, Oregon, is a project-based institution that pushes students to achieve excellence in all areas of study. Howard Street Charter School in Salem, Oregon, is a project-based institution that pushes students to achieve excellence in all areas of study. Carnegie Learning math moved everybody up.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Teachers, parents, counselors, administrators, coaches, and other loved ones have faced an unprecedented challenge in this regard. Districts will see the value in data-driven instructional coaching. One practice that we will see gaining popularity is instructional coaching. –Patty Hagan, Teaching and Learning Coach, St.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2023

From Teacher-led to Student-centered with Blended Learning As a blended learning coach and professional learning facilitator, I assist teachers in transitioning from traditional, teacher-led instruction to more student-centric approaches using blended learning models. Teachers are often intrigued by the station rotation model specifically.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA– Carnegie Learning , a leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education and formative assessment, announced today that elementary students from Buchanan County, Virginia School District achieved unprecedented reading gains using Carnegie Learning’s Fast ForWord ® reading and language program.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

They can also provide guidance on career advancement, helping educators set goals and achieve their professional aspirations. Historically, one reason coaching and mentorship programs are not standardized is because of the high cost associated with this additional component.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2023

With numerous programming languages available, it can take time to pick a starting point. CoderZ achieves this by color-coding its command-blocks making it easier for kids to identify patterns in the code. students with special needs, English Language Learners, etc.).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

Session tracks focus on topics and insights relevant to various K-12 leadership titles: district leaders, school leaders, classroom leaders, IT leaders, coach leaders, inclusion leaders, esports leaders, and library leaders. Here’s a look at just a few of the sessions on tap: 1. January 15; 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.;

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k12 Digest

MAY 14, 2025

Kim holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership, Bachelor’s Degrees in both Education and Social Science, and Diplomas in Teaching and Management, is an Independent Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Consultant, and a Cognitive Coach. What are some of your greatest achievements in your career to date?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2022

The Mindset of a TrueSport Champion Town Hall is designed to inspire students, educators, coaches, and families to reflect on their choices and core values so that youth sport is about more than just winning,” said Dr. Jennifer Royer, the Senior Director of TrueSport and Awareness at USADA. Powered by the experience and values of the U.S.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2019

When parents and teachers keep each other in the loop , they can notify each other of achievements, behavioral problems, health issues, and more. Or a football coach may require that parents submit documentation of their kids receiving recent physical exams that confirm they’re eligible for the sport. Offered for iOS and Android.).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2017

According to LD Online , the formal definition of executive functioning is “a set of processes that all have to do with managing oneself and one’s resources in order to achieve a goal. disability coach, advisor, etc.). It is an umbrella term for the neurologically-based skills involving mental control and self-regulation.”.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2024

As part of the district’s data-sharing agreement with Khan Academy, researchers will analyze state testing data to determine how using Khan Academy is associated with student growth and achievement. District leaders also developed plans in science and English language arts that focus on new approaches to learning to boost student achievement.

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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. Added unique benefits of Ancora High School are Course Coaches, Student Success Champions, and a student technology discount.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

Her words describe the transformative power of reading — a skill that, unlike spoken language, humans are not naturally hardwired to master. Language comprehension involves developing background knowledge for context and mastering language structures, such as grammar and syntax, to make sense of sentences and larger texts.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For English Language Arts (ELA) teachers, AI-powered writing tools help to provide immediate feedback, guiding students through the writing process and fostering a more personalized approach to learning. It was almost like having an extra teacher in the room, coaching them through the writing process.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Moving from the classroom into the role of a teacher leader and a coach was a transition, to say the least. I recognized I was credentialed in teaching students English language arts, but didn’t have a credential in communicating effectively with adults. The Use of Voice. And collectively means together.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2016

New online professional development course focuses on increasing student achievement through engagement with game-based learning. The DimensionU portfolio of educational games creates high student engagement and offers a solid foundation with demonstrated improvement in students’ achievement results.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 22, 2020

In this episode of The Balance , I talk with Lisa Highfill , a mother, educator, instructional coach, and co-author of The HyperDoc Handbook. She was a classroom teacher for over twenty years and is currently a technology integration coach in the Pleasanton Unified School District. welcome task, daily oral language, number of the day).

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Laboratory Coaching Discussions Languages 195

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

After decades of studies, professional learning researchers such as Linda Darling-Hammond, Bruce Joyce and Beverly Showers have identified integral elements to foster continued educator growth and lasting instructional change to improve student achievement. Coaching that provides content-specific individual support.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

Approximately 20 percent of our scholars speak English as a second language. I’ll hold your hand and go in with you and I’ll make sure you have support there in the form of technology coaches, technicians, and others who can provide one-on-one help. I use the analogy of a dark room. No one has to go into it alone.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2025

Building collective effervescence The ultimate goal of next-generation PLCs (or what we call PLC+) is to achieve a state of “collective effervescence,” a sizzle and joy that lends a pace to the work that teachers do together.

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