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5 Ways to Listen to Students to Improve Instruction

When considering how to improve instruction, we often leave out the voices of those our instruction is meant to center - students!

For TeachersLauren VargasJanuary 12, 2023listening, family engagement, cogens, liberation, student brillianceComment

The True Fight in Education is the Fight for Liberation

In this guest post by Rashaida Melvin, she frames our work in education as a shift from fighting against students to fighting along side students for liberation for all.

Coaching StoriesLauren VargasDecember 7, 2022liberation, freedom, self-advocacy, self-reflection, savior mentality, relationships, student-teacher relationships, listening, student engagement, assimilation, advocacyComment

Towards Liberation

Coaching and instructional leadership should work towards liberation for all, the theme of the Towards Liberation newsletter!

Coaching ContentLauren VargasNovember 30, 2022liberation, freedomComment

Coaching to Engage Every Student, Not Just a Few

When you see teachers consistently calling on one student at a time, its time to coach to engage every student, not just a few!

Coaching ResourcesLauren VargasAugust 4, 2022student engagement, active student response, liberation, rigor, success criteriaComment

Coaching for Listening to, not Lecturing, Students

5 strategies to support teachers in shifting their power dynamics from lecturing to listening deeply to students

Coaching ResourcesLauren VargasJuly 17, 2022listening, liberation, power, student voice, cogens, restorative practicesComment

Education as Liberation

We disrupt the status quo of school in order to promote the liberation and thriving of all students. Check out these ideas, questions and readings.

Coaching ContentLauren VargasJune 30, 2022liberation, well being, freedom, marginalized students, reflection questionsComment

Coaching to Disrupt the Status Quo

Instructional coaching resources, ideas, and stories to inspire coaches to disrupt the status quo of schooling and work to create the kind of learning where all kids can thrive. Written by Lauren Vargas.

Instructional coaching resources, ideas, and stories to inspire coaches to disrupt the status quo of schooling and work to create the kind of learning where all kids can thrive.
Written by Lauren Vargas.