"The Empathetic Edge" is about choosing presence over productivity and curiosity over certainty. Inside: practical wisdom for the messy, complicated, beautiful work of supporting teacher growth. Grateful for everyone who made this possible. Available now: a.co/d/0Dn9VVb

What kind of expertise are we trying to build? Are we creating tools that make teachers faster at tasks, or better at teaching? The answer will determine everything about how AI shapes education. open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

My AI adoption advice to districts: start intentionally, move incrementally, lead with pedagogy, and “go slow to go fast.” Build teacher and leader capacity first, and let AI serve instruction; not the other way around. #edusky

Super excited to share that I will be a keynote speaker at the Curriculum x AI Summit 2025 – a free, virtual event designed for public school educators. You can see the full agenda and register here: www.toddleapp.com/events/curri...

The 4A's text protocol for the AI age. #edusky Assumption: What's one assumption the AI made? Agreement: What did AI get right? How do you know? Argument: What's wrong or missing? What expertise did you need to catch this? Aspiration: How would you revise the AI response to be accurate?

What moves AI from early adoption to systematic implementation? #edusky Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

AI's evolution hasn’t been linear or predictable. Breakthroughs come where we least expect them, while “sure bets” stall. That jagged progress offers lessons for how we live, learn, and lead. open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

I’d love to know how much cognitive work has shifted from creation to curation. We need research on how much time people spend polishing #AI outputs vs developing original thinking. How many of us are stuck in “design fixation,” trapped inside AI’s outputs instead of exploring our own perspectives?

The $100M Wizard of Oz remake for the Las Vegas Sphere is not only an AI triumph but also a case study in how human creativity directs technology, raising urgent questions about authenticity, artistry, and the future of learning. #edusky #AI Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

Math learning needs both inspiration and discipline. Explicit instruction, practice, fluency, and consolidation are essential. But mindset, low anxiety, and valuing mistakes (error correction) matter too. Both are supported by cognitive science. #edusky #mtbos #iteachmath

New research shows students form human-like trust with AI systems, sometimes treating them more like mentors than tools. Where do we draw the line between helpful and misleading design? How do we protect students from over-anthropomorphizing AI? Read more here 👉 open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

I'm speaking at the @solutiontree.bsky.social Effective Coaching Institute in Orlando, September 22-24. Transform how you coach individuals AND collaborative teams with proven tools and processes. Register: www.solutiontree.com/effective-co... Hope to see you there!

The Empathetic Edge: A Mindful Approach to Instructional Coaching (now available for pre-order) This book offers practices for staying centered amid chaos, for understanding resistance as communication, and for building trust with overwhelmed colleagues. open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

Your students are already using AI. Are your policies helping or holding them back? Drawing lessons from global regulatory models, I explore how local leaders can craft policies that are both structured and adaptable, prioritizing learning over liability. #edusky open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

Great conversation with Dr. Zach Groshell @mrzachg.bsky.social on his Progressively Incorrect podcast about AI and learning science in education. Is AI really going to revolutionize teaching, or are we getting ahead of ourselves? youtu.be/Wpew2dGMh0k?...

What do students think about AI practice problems? Researchers tested 543 AI-generated physics problems. Students consistently chose ones with strategic cues without giving away answers, clear formatting requirements, and complete instructions. #edusky arxiv.org/abs/2508.03085

Educators are being asked to teach with AI before they’ve had time to truly learn how it works. We often assume adults are naturally self-directed. We offer tools, but not enough time. Resources, but not reflection.

New Stanford study: Students who learned most didn't click most, they clicked better (showed longer pauses, fewer clicks, and more intentional navigation). EdTech must cultivate critical thinking, pattern recognition, and reasoning through ambiguity. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

Edtech companies building AI around proven pedagogical practices, maintaining educator agency, and demonstrating measurable learning outcomes are seeing stronger school partnerships and sustainable growth. #edusky Read more here: drlangraad.substack.com/p/the-ai-imp...

New research revealed that students who struggled with "passive" AI chatbots (that only responded when prompted) significantly outperformed those who used "proactive" chatbots (that provided step-by-step guidance) when the AI was removed. #edusky Post here 👉 open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

Students aren't just learning to use AI tools, they're renegotiating their relationship with intellectual effort, creativity, and authenticity. They're figuring out peer dynamics around AI use, wrestling with what "my work" means, and developing their own informal ethics around AI.

Proud to endorse fellow Marzano Resources author Julia Simms powerful new book "Guide on the Side: Sequencing Instruction for Self-Regulated Learners." Well done, Julia! 👏 Find her book here: www.amazon.com/Guide-Side-I...

The question isn't whether students can do better work with AI. It's whether they become better thinkers because of it. #edusky

Students using ChatGPT significantly outperformed others on basic tasks, but 3 weeks later? All advantages disappeared. For complex thinking tasks, AI provided zero benefit. AI implementation strategy matters more than the technology itself. #edusky Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

New study: Teachers evaluating identical AI feedback showed significant variation in quality ratings. We know feedback should be specific, timely, actionable. AI systems also need to account for: lesson context, student readiness, instructional goals. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

New study on AI overreliance. We're not just dealing with AI dependency but accelerated erosion of thinking skills already under pressure. Learning is transformation, not transaction. drlangraad.substack.com/p/overrelian...

Study: ChatGPT users had lower brain activity and couldn't recall their writing. When we outsource cognitive work, we don't learn. We're not just grappling with AI overreliance but an accelerated erosion of intellectual habits already under pressure. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

New research shows AI can analyze student "clickstreams" to identify learning strategies in real-time. It can detect systematic vs. random exploration, strategic vs. premature help-seeking, gaming vs. genuine engagement. #edusky open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

Why ten-frames work: They build System 1 visual patterns (automatic recognition) that support System 2 reasoning (flexible thinking about 5+3, 4+4, etc.). Dual processing in action! #iteachmath #edusky #mtbos

Biomedical professionals train in AI using "learning personas" - 6 different pathways but same core concepts. Everyone learned ethics/fundamentals through their professional lens. Could work for K-12: universal AI literacy via personalized doorways. #edusky

Every convenience is a cognitive capacity we're trading away. Don't let AI turn your brain into digital jello. Stay sharp: -Mental math while shopping -Navigate without GPS -Memorize phone numbers and lines of poetry -Do hard things: chess, puzzles, music, languages

This "unplugged" approach teaches students to think critically about AI algorithmic decisions. #edusky open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

Really interesting new finding: students were tested on the same reasoning puzzles used to benchmark AI. Three distinct mental models emerged about how AI "thinks." We need to completely rethink AI literacy based on developmental stages. #edusky open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

Study after study compares "AI + extra support" vs "regular instruction" and declares AI works. You're not testing AI. You're testing whether doing more stuff helps kids learn. I created the Educational AI Sanity Framework to help you navigate. #edusky drlangraad.substack.com/p/how-to-thi...

The most valuable skills for the future: creative problem-solving, ethical reasoning, and collaborative thinking. How might we create educational experiences that measure what truly matters for students' futures? Read more here 👉 drlangraad.substack.com/p/beyond-wha...

The skills matrix shows creativity, AI literacy, resilience, and critical thinking top skills by 2030. How do we develop these? Through learning environments that empower students with high agency, authentic projects, and real-world problem solving. The future needs learners who create.

Mathematics Teaching Reimagined has officially launched today! My new book offers the Comprehensive Mathematical Competencies framework—moving beyond rote procedures to develop genuine mathematical thinkers ready for today's challenges. Order now: a.co/d/5qSFlOQ #mathsky #mtbos #edusky #ITeachMath

The vague trap of education: "We need to prepare kids for the future!" The specific approach: We need to build environments where kids develop their agency, creativity, self-direction, and capacity to learn anything. #edusky

Education's misalignment: We celebrate critical thinking but measure procedural compliance. Yet innovative spaces worldwide show a different path—where genuine thinking flourishes. We can build systems that cultivate learners. #edusky Read more 👇 open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

That moment when learners realize their work will actually impact real people? True learning. Client-based projects makes it happen: -Real problems create purpose -Real stakeholders unlock motivation -Real implementation builds identity...from student to creator #edusky

Anthropic reveals AI models aren't just predicting text—they're planning & reasoning in parallel. Claude plans rhyming words in advance and calculates math using multiple pathways simultaneously. #edusky What could this mean for how we design learning? open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

Children naturally think with boundless curiosity across domains and persistent creativity. Our education system often constrains this capacity with standardization. What if we amplified this Renaissance thinking instead? #edusky Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

Why are we stuck in either/or thinking about AI in education? Either personalized learning OR human connection? Either innovation OR tradition? The sweet spot isn't choosing sides—it's finding where these "opposites" enhance each other. #edusky open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

Today on #PiDay, I'm reflecting on how this infinite number mirrors our pursuit of knowledge itself—always approaching truth without reaching its end. #mtbos #iteachmath #edusky Full reflections: open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

New Math Coaching Course! 🚀 Are you an instructional coach and find yourself unsure what to look for in math lessons or which questions to ask? This course is for you! Know exactly what to look for and how to provide meaningful feedback. Visit 👉 drlangraad.com/course #edusky #MTBoS #ITeachMath

Is Critical Thinking enough in the age of AI? I propose a 5th C for education: Content Deconstruction—the skill of taking apart AI-generated information. Read more in my latest blog. #edusky open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

🚨 Exciting news! 🚨 I’m partnering with Chapters International for an in-person math coaching workshop in HONG KONG! 🇭🇰 📅 Jan 22-24, 2026 Register now! ➡️ chaptersinternational.com/mailer/natha... #MathSky #ITeachMath #EduSky #MTBoS

Learning Is Not a Lottery: Navigating the Complexities of Instruction open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

Edtech has seen its share of overhyped tools, but AI is different. It’s not just another fad, it’s a game-changer for how we approach human learning. #Edusky Read more: open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...

We're often teaching the performance of thinking rather than developing genuine thinking capabilities. #edusky Latest blog post: open.substack.com/pub/drlangra...