Honored to keynote the 2026 Ohio STEM Innovation Summit in Columbus this June. We’ll focus on practical STEM learning, AI literacy, student engagement, and future-ready instruction that actually works in classrooms. Learn more and register: osln.org/2026/02/anno... #STEMEducation #EduSky

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, mentors, and mother figures who lead with love, sacrifice, wisdom, and strength. Wishing you a beautiful and blessed Mother’s Day.

Research on cognitive overload and decision fatigue (Baumeister) shows excessive inputs reduce clarity and self-regulation. Too many people are consuming nonstop opinions and outsourcing permission instead of reconnecting with their own discernment. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/0wC6... #EduSky

New leaders feel pressure to prove themselves fast. But research tells a different story. Trust develops through ability, integrity, and benevolence—not speed (Mayer, Davis & Schoorman, 1995). Listen first. Learn the system. Then lead. Episode: YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAEO... #EduSky

Most lessons don’t fail during work time—they fail before it. Tier 1 should: clear goal, model thinking, define expectations. Rosenshine (2012) showed modeling + guided practice are critical. Read more about Tier 1 here: www.edutopia.org/article/5-ke... #EduSky

Hard work alone doesn’t build skill. Consistency does. Ericsson (1993): Expert performance develops through deliberate, repeated practice—not one-time effort. Pattern holds across fields: practice → competence → confidence Most people stop too early. #EduSky

We taught growth mindset. Now it’s an AI mindset. Carol Dweck (2006): beliefs shape effort and performance. That hasn’t changed. But AI is changing how we think. Tools → collaboration Answers → questions Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulEQ... #EduSky

Some schools try to improve instruction without observing it. Research on effective teaching shows that visible learning and feedback loops (Hattie, 2009) are among the highest-impact practices. Short walks → pattern recognition → targeted PL. www.edutopia.org/article/usin... #EduSky

You’re not asking for too much. You’re asking for what you’ve finally seen modeled the right way. The responsibility is this: become what you’re seeking. Full episode: Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7ce6... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZSM... #EduSky

Accountability starts with curiosity, not consequences. 🔍 Psychological safety (Edmondson, 1999) is the #1 predictor of team success. It requires making it safe to say "I don't know." Don't penalize a lack of knowledge; penalize a lack of curiosity. #EduSky

New leaders want to act fast. But you don’t walk into a blank slate. You walk into a history. First 30 days? Listen. Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAEO... #EduSky

In leadership, we have to distinguish between people who lack awareness and those who lack empathy. The NARC model (Back et al., 2013) shows that while some "selfish" people just want to be liked, others are driven by "rivalry". Levels 1-3 = Coaching. Levels 4-5 = Distance.

Stop treating differentiation as an add-on. 🛑 In my latest, I share a 6-step framework to help educators move toward Differentiation by Design. Clear hooks, explicit instruction, and intentional reflection. Read more: www.edutopia.org/article/diff... #EdSky #Education #InstructionalDesign

Leaders don’t lose trust in big moments. They lose it in small ones they overlook. “I didn’t mean it that way” doesn’t repair impact. How people feel around you does. Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAEO... #EduSky #EduPod #Leadership

AI only works well for students who can think. Metacognition, problem-solving, evaluation—those come first. Otherwise, AI just replaces thinking instead of strengthening it. Read the article to learn more about the framework: bit.ly/4oDXeQ4

Many educators aren’t only focused on content—they’re building connection. Research shows relationships are one of the strongest influences on learning. No rapport = limited learning. Try this: Name one strength you see in a student or colleague—& say it to them. #EduSky #InstructionalLeadership

Your biggest flex is not talent—it is coachability. If you do not learn the lesson, you repeat it—just in a different place with different people. Watch or listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU4T... open.spotify.com/episode/3uvP... #EduSky #Leadership

AI in classrooms isn’t the innovation. Teaching students how to think with it is. Guide it. Create with it. Question its impact. That’s how we build future-ready learners. Framework: bit.ly/4oDXeQ4 #edusky

If students aren’t talking about the text, comprehension stays shallow. Reciprocal reading helps students build understanding together through structured roles. I included 3 downloadable versions for K–2, 3–5, and 6–12: www.edutopia.org/article/reci... #EduSky

Mindset isn’t a poster. It’s neuroscience. On the LLD Podcast, Stephanie Lugo explains how she integrates brain science into STEM so students understand how struggle rewires learning. Watch the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jnp... #edusky #InstructionalLeadership #PBL

We’re working on curating a list of the most essential voices in education right now, and we want your recommendations. 📣 Who are the “must-follow” accounts that fuel your practice?

"Self-regulation of tech use is probably a marketing ploy by a technology lobbyist because ... http://coolcatteacher.com/e928?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Vicki%20Davis&utm_content=Teen%20Phone%20Addiction%3A%20What%20Actually%20Works #EduSky #phoneaddiction #digitalwellness

Goal setting is not goal attainment. Students need explicit instruction in the systems that produce habits, strategies, and accountability — otherwise, we’re asking them to perform without a playbook. This article lays out steps for guiding student success: www.edutopia.org/article/guid...

“Miss, I’m scared to break it.” That’s where many STEM journeys start. In this episode, Ms. Robotics shares why safe failure builds confident learners — and why students teaching each other is the real goal. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jnp... #edusky #STEM #StudentCenteredLearning

Emotion → Feeling → Mood → Behavior. If you can interrupt that progression, you change your response. Emotional regulation isn’t fluff. It’s leadership discipline. This simple tool supports real-time regulation: www.edutopia.org/article/simp... #Leadership #EQ #EduSky

“Miss, I’m scared to break it.” That’s where many STEM journeys start. In this episode, Ms. Robotics shares why safe failure builds confident learners — and why students teaching each other is the real goal. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jnp... #edusky #STEM #StudentCenteredLearning

In my podcast conversation with Lauren Kaufman, we unpack a simple truth: If your nervous system is constantly activated, your leadership will be reactive. Peace is not indulgence. It’s maintenance. Walk. Write. Create. Pray. Regulate. Then lead. Full episode: 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/3rcS...

Professionals spend too much time managing energy drains. Self-centered behavior at work is one of them. Over-agreeing reinforces it. Arguing escalates it. Brief, respectful boundaries contain it. In this article, I share research-aligned, simple guidance for staying professional. bit.ly/3X1liQR

Most people want peace without accountability. That shortcut doesn’t exist. You don’t escape your actions — you outgrow them through honest ownership and behavioral change. Watch the full conversation with Alexa Nejamie: 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-5K... #HealBeforeYouReveal #Leadership

PBL research: www.edutopia.org/article/new-...

PBL works when the design is strong. A randomized study (Michigan State + Univ. of Michigan) found PBL students scored 8 points higher in science than peers. Here’s a simple framework educators can use now: www.edutopia.org/article/simp... #PBL #InstructionalLeadership

Rapport isn’t a feel-good add-on. It’s an instructional move that shapes trust, motivation, and learning outcomes. This Edutopia article outlines practical, research-aligned ways to implement it in real classrooms. www.edutopia.org/article/buil... #EduSky

PBL works when the design is strong. A randomized study (Michigan State + Univ. of Michigan) found PBL students scored 8 points higher in science than peers. Here’s a simple framework educators can use now: www.edutopia.org/article/simp... #PBL #InstructionalLeadership

Most people want peace without accountability. That shortcut doesn’t exist. You don’t escape your actions — you outgrow them through honest ownership and behavioral change. Watch the full conversation with Alexa Nejamie: 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-5K... #HealBeforeYouReveal #Leadership

@jorgedoespbl.bsky.social shares 6 clear lesson steps that embed a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) directly into everyday teaching—rather than treating the tiered supports as separate initiatives or add-ons. 💫 #MTSS #EduSky

@jorgedoespbl.bsky.social shares a concise method that allows middle school teachers to customize support for their students based on timing and specific needs. ⭐ #EduSky

Professionals spend too much time managing energy drains. Self-centered behavior at work is one of them. Over-agreeing reinforces it. Arguing escalates it. Brief, respectful boundaries contain it. In this article, I share research-aligned, simple guidance for staying professional. bit.ly/3X1liQR

Students don’t lack motivation as much as they lack a pathway. Research on self-determination theory shows engagement rises with autonomy, competence, and belonging (Deci & Ryan, 2000). That requires structure—not slogans. #EduSky

Differentiated instruction is effective when support is embedded in grade-level instruction—not isolated from it. This aligns with decades of research on explicit instruction, flexible grouping & retrieval practice. I share a practical 6-step lesson framework here: bit.ly/4qPMUpo #EduSky

Titles create authority. Trust creates influence. Research by Lopes et al. (2004) shows emotional intelligence predicts relationship quality and leadership effectiveness — key conditions for influence in organizations. Where do you see this play out in schools or systems? #EduSky

Decades of education research show the same pattern: meaningful engagement improves motivation, academic performance & attendance. Tools can support that work, but they don’t create it. Skilled, caring teachers do. If innovation isn’t improving those outcomes, what problem is it solving? #edusky

We sometimes ask students to “do better” without ever teaching them how. This piece explores why explicit instruction in learning habits matters and how level-setting helps students become stakeholders in their own success. #EduSky #TeacherSky 🔗 www.edutopia.org/article/guid...

Most teams aren’t burned out from the work alone. They’re burned out from the emotional environment. When leaders bring pressure into every meeting, that pressure becomes the culture. What helps you stay grounded before a high-stakes conversation?

I used to think being “good at conflict” meant having the best comeback and the strongest point. But most arguments aren’t about logic. When people feel disrespected, unheard, or dismissed, the facts don’t matter. The leadership move is simple: stop trying to win and start trying to understand.

If your growth is capped, your voice isn’t valued, and your gut keeps saying “move”… pay attention. 3 ways to know when it’s time to leave your school or district. Link: medium.com/the-path-to-...

The smartest AI integration in schools isn’t tools. It’s instructional design. What’s your go-to teaching structure or strategy for making thinking visible?

STOP TRYING TO WIN. “Harsh starts” escalate conflict fast—Gottman found they predict negative outcomes in communication (Gottman, 1994). 3 steps: Hear them out → affirm → meet halfway. Keep the standard. Keep the relationship.

AI can be guided—or it can replace thinking. Not every day. Not every lesson. But students need real PBL + AI literacy. When students understand how they think, they can guide the tools. When they don’t, AI just gives answers.

Grateful for the educators who shared a meal (and their wisdom) with us during #FETC. 🧡 Thank you @teacherwinters.bsky.social, @lemanskyrachel.bsky.social, @tobyfischer.bsky.social, @tannenbaumtech.bsky.social, @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social, @kipglazer.bsky.social, and @drracheledoho-eket.bsky.social!

Teacher burnout is strongly associated with initiative overload & lack of coherence, not resistance to change (Skaalvik & Skaalvik, 2017). Focus isn’t a personality trait. It’s a leadership decision. What’s currently pulling your teachers in too many directions?