The Ultimate Guide to Academic Rigor
What does academic rigor look like, why is it important, and how do we use…
instructionalempowermentSeptember 29, 2025
How Student-Led Behavior Management Will Change Your Classroom
Structures for self-management help students engage in meaningful team learning.
instructionalempowermentAugust 4, 2025
The Overlooked Skills That Power Academic Achievement and Student Growth
The truth is, you can’t reach rigorous academic outcomes without also developing all the skills…
instructionalempowermentJuly 25, 2025
Lead With HOPE Podcast: Bring Back Joy to Learning with Michael D. Toth
Uncover how to bring back joy to teaching and learning in this podcast.
instructionalempowermentJuly 4, 2025
[Peer-Reviewed Research] An Exploratory Analysis of Early Adopters in Education Innovations
What motivates teachers to lead innovation—and how can leaders support them?
instructionalempowermentJuly 4, 2025
How Willard Elementary Climbed to #2 in ELA Growth and #9 in Math Among Illinois K–6 Schools
Case study: Willard Elementary improved achievement and student outcomes using Instructional Empowerment’s Model of Instruction…
instructionalempowermentJune 25, 2025
Activating Rigor in Your Pre-K Curriculum with Deeper Learning
It’s a common question: Can pre-K students really engage in deeper learning? The answer—backed by…
instructionalempowermentJune 2, 2025
[Peer-Reviewed Research] Leading Indicators of Academic Achievement: Investigating the Predictive Validity of an Observation Instrument in a Large District
This study of 53 Illinois schools examines the validity of the Rigor Appraisal tool.
instructionalempowermentApril 22, 2025
The Key to Increasing Student Engagement? Stop Overexplaining
See how shifting ownership to students increases engagement and achievement—without burning out teachers. Examples of…
instructionalempowermentApril 22, 2025
English Learners Are Capable of More—If We Make the Shift to Deeper Learning
To improve outcomes for English learners, we need a model of instruction that empowers all…
instructionalempowermentApril 16, 2025
