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A classroom table with students’ hands visible holding markers as they work on a Venn diagram and use a Summarizing Mat from the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning, designed for increasing student engagement.

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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

District Leaders School Leaders

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 observational tool.

instructionalempowermentApril 22, 2025

Three elementary age students work on a colorful carpet on the floor, with a whiteboard mat between them and dry erase markers, using a tool from the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning.

District Leaders School Leaders

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

Four elementary students sit with their desks pushed together, reading books, writing, and having a team discussion as they engage in a model of deeper learning that integrates all students, including those with IEPs.

District Leaders School Leaders

Why Students with Disabilities Are Still Left Out—And How to Change That with Deeper Learning

Students with IEPs are often left out of deeper learning. To truly include them and…

instructionalempowermentApril 9, 2025

Three elementary students in a Title 1 school sit at a table together, writing on a summarizing mat from the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning as they engage in deeper learning.

District Leaders School Leaders

Deeper Learning for Title 1 Schools

Within Title 1 schools lies the promise of an uplifting public education system if we…

instructionalempowermentMarch 28, 2025

An education leader and coach sit together in a school classroom setting, with one writing on a poster and the other taking notes, representing planning for activating the rigor in curriculum implementation.

District Leaders

Activating the Rigor in Your Curriculum Implementation: A Series for District Leaders

How does your model of instruction impact the rigor of your curriculum implementation? This series…

instructionalempowermentMarch 21, 2025

Three elementary aged students lean toward one another, fully engaged as they collaborate on their academic work, which is a powerful way to prevent chronic absenteeism.

District Leaders School Leaders

The Most Powerful Intervention for Chronic Absenteeism Is Making School Worth Attending

Making school worth attending is the most powerful overlooked chronic absenteeism intervention. Uncover root causes…

instructionalempowermentFebruary 21, 2025

Two elementary-age students exchange a high-five as they work together in a calm, focused, and positive manner, leading and managing their own academic tasks and behavior.

District Leaders School Leaders

Going Beyond PBIS with Student-Led Behavior Management

Cultivate student engagement and positive behaviors across your school district. Address the underlying causes of…

instructionalempowermentJanuary 17, 2025

A diverse team of four elementary-aged students sit around a desk, fully engaged with positive behaviors, writing on a shared team mat resource from the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning.

District Leaders School Leaders

How to Improve Students’ Classroom Behavior through the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning

Cultivate student engagement and positive behaviors across your school district. Address the underlying causes of…

instructionalempowermentJanuary 16, 2025

Elementary-age students sit around a table together, deep in discussion and using student-driven engagement strategies like team roles and academically rigorous tasks, which are important in raising achievement and closing gaps.

District Leaders School Leaders

Why Is Deeper Student Engagement Important? 6 Strategies for Increasing Achievement by Engaging Students with Academic Rigor

Why is student engagement important? Leaders can raise achievement and close gaps with 6 student-driven…

instructionalempowermentJanuary 15, 2025

Student-Led Team Learning

The Key to Increasing Student Engagement? Stop Overexplaining

Leading Indicators of Academic Achievement: Investigating the Predictive Validity of an Observation Instrument in a Large District

English Learners Are Capable of More—If We Make the Shift to Deeper Learning

Why Students with Disabilities Are Still Left Out—And How to Change That with Deeper Learning

Deeper Learning for Title 1 Schools

Activating the Rigor in Your Curriculum Implementation: A Series for District Leaders

The Most Powerful Intervention for Chronic Absenteeism Is Making School Worth Attending

Going Beyond PBIS with Student-Led Behavior Management

How to Improve Students’ Classroom Behavior through the Model of Instruction for Deeper Learning

Why Is Deeper Student Engagement Important? 6 Strategies for Increasing Achievement by Engaging Students with Academic Rigor

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