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A Colorado Springs School District 11 student works at his desk.

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Is the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning Linked to Higher Student Well-Being?

Students in stronger team-learning classrooms reported higher well-being and greater autonomy over their learning.

instructionalempowermentOctober 9, 2026

Students seated around a classroom table working in a team, using critical thinking guides and team-role cards—resources from the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning.

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What Does Research Show About the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning?

Ten years of district results, peer-reviewed research studies, and ESSA Tier 2 evidence.

instructionalempowermentSeptember 25, 2026

Three elementary students sit on floor cushions reading a picture book together in a Colorado Springs School District 11 classroom, part of a research study on the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning and its impact on ELA and math achievement gains.

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Double-Digit ELA and Math Gains Associated with the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning

In the same district, with the same curriculum, students scored higher than matched comparison classrooms.

instructionalempowermentAugust 11, 2026

Student sitting at computer with AI prompt and image generation on the screen, representing the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the developing brain.

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Developing Brain and How to Prepare Students for an AI World

Research on AI's impact on the brain reveals risks to critical thinking and persistence skills.

instructionalempowermentAugust 4, 2026

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American School Board Journal: Deeper Learning and Screen Time

National publication examines how to counteract excessive screen time with healthier student engagement.

instructionalempowermentApril 20, 2026

Four students from Moseley Elementary, featured in a turnaround school case study, lean over a table together with highlighters and pencils as they collaborate in a rigorous team as part of the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning.

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Rapid and Sustainable Improvement in Turnaround Schools

A Synthesis of Results from Instructional Empowerment Partnerships

instructionalempowermentApril 8, 2026

Four elementary students from a turnaround school sit at a table together working on a history lesson and writing on a mat as they collaborate in rigorous teams as part of the research-validated Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning.

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The Science of School Turnaround

The Research Validation Behind Instructional Empowerment’s Model

instructionalempowermentApril 7, 2026

Four elementary age students sit together at a table working on math problems collaboratively as they experience the high-rigor, team-based learning that raises achievement after their school adopted RigorWalk.

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RigorWalk and Achievement: Evidence from the Applied Research Center

Study of 82 schools finds that schools with higher RigorWalk scores had higher proficiency.

Jentri FuleMarch 4, 2026

Four elementary students sit at a table, working together with math tools and resources from the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning, which was implemented districtwide at Cedar Rapids Community School District.

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How Cedar Rapids Community School District Transformed Student Achievement in One Year

Grades K-12 saw improvements after adopting the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning.

boomMarch 4, 2026

Three students write on a Summarizing Mat from the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning and use math manipulatives.

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Validated Impact: Linking Deeper Learning Professional Development to Student Achievement

A study examined the impact of Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning PD on achievement.

Jentri FuleDecember 29, 2025

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Is the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning Linked to Higher Student Well-Being?

What Does Research Show About the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning?

Double-Digit ELA and Math Gains Associated with the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Developing Brain and How to Prepare Students for an AI World

American School Board Journal: Deeper Learning and Screen Time

Rapid and Sustainable Improvement in Turnaround Schools

The Science of School Turnaround

RigorWalk and Achievement: Evidence from the Applied Research Center

How Cedar Rapids Community School District Transformed Student Achievement in One Year

Validated Impact: Linking Deeper Learning Professional Development to Student Achievement

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